Bishop Bronescombe CofE School

URN: 140465 • St Austell PL25 3DT

Overview

Name
Bishop Bronescombe CofE School
URN
140465
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
THE RAINBOW MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
59.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Stewart Gynn (since 2025) , Executive Principal
Telephone
0172664322
Website
Visit
Address
84 Boscoppa Road, St Austell PL25 3DT

Summary

Bishop Bronescombe CofE School is a mixed primary academy located in St Austell, Cornwall, with a current enrolment of 288 pupils and a capacity of 315. The school is part of The Rainbow Multi-Academy Trust and is committed to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can thrive academically and personally. The school's ethos is rooted in Christian values, including perseverance, trust, respect, courage, forgiveness, and compassion, which guide the community in building positive relationships and attitudes towards learning.

The curriculum, known as the "Be Bold" curriculum, is designed to engage and challenge all students, regardless of their backgrounds or learning barriers. It is enriched with various extracurricular activities, visits, and guest speakers to broaden pupils' aspirations and develop their individual skills and interests. The school places a strong emphasis on personal development, encouraging children to take risks and cultivate high aspirations for their futures.

Bishop Bronescombe also prioritises support for all students, including those with special educational needs and those eligible for pupil premium funding. The school works closely with families to provide guidance and resources, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to succeed in a supportive and caring community.

Key details

LA
Cornwall
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE RAINBOW MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
315
Pupils
288
Boys
156
Girls
132
FSM %
20.40
Open date
2013-12-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-07-07
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cornwall

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 288 156 132 315 20.40
2024-09-11 294 158 136 315 18.80
2023-09-11 321 163 158 315 18.70
2022-09-11 321 163 158 315 18.70
2021-09-11 331 173 158 315 18.50
2020-09-11 344 179 165 315 14.70

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