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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Sandy Hill Academy (76.6)
- Bishop Bronescombe CofE VA School (70.2)
- Carclaze Community Primary School (64.8)
- St Mewan Community Primary School (63.6)
- St Stephen Churchtown Academy (63.1)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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