Fowey River Academy
URN: 140836 • Fowey PL23 1HE
Overview
- Name
- Fowey River Academy
- URN
- 140836
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- LEADING EDGE ACADEMIES PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 43.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ben Eddy (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01726833484
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Windmill, Fowey PL23 1HE
Summary
Fowey River Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Fowey, Cornwall, with a current enrolment of 661 students and a capacity of 1,000. The academy is committed to providing a values-based education that fosters a kind and supportive environment. With a focus on personal development, the school aims to create a culture of excellence where students can thrive academically and emotionally.
The curriculum at Fowey River Academy is designed to move away from traditional schooling models, embracing innovative and adventurous learning experiences. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including 30 lunchtime clubs and 16 after-school clubs, encouraging student engagement beyond the classroom. Recent achievements include notable GCSE results, positioning the academy among the top co-educational schools in the UK.
Fowey River Academy prioritises strong connections between staff and students, benefiting from a smaller school size that allows for personalised support. The school is situated in a picturesque location by the Fowey estuary, providing unique opportunities for exploration and community involvement, reinforcing its vision of fostering pride and connection within the local area.
The curriculum at Fowey River Academy is designed to move away from traditional schooling models, embracing innovative and adventurous learning experiences. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including 30 lunchtime clubs and 16 after-school clubs, encouraging student engagement beyond the classroom. Recent achievements include notable GCSE results, positioning the academy among the top co-educational schools in the UK.
Fowey River Academy prioritises strong connections between staff and students, benefiting from a smaller school size that allows for personalised support. The school is situated in a picturesque location by the Fowey estuary, providing unique opportunities for exploration and community involvement, reinforcing its vision of fostering pride and connection within the local area.
Useful links
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- About Us (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Academy News (other)
- Contact Us (other)
- Enrichment Activities (other)
- Exams & Results (other)
- Our Policies (other)
- Welcome (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Fowey Community College (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Cornwall
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- LEADING EDGE ACADEMIES PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 1000
- Pupils
- 661
- Boys
- 336
- Girls
- 325
- FSM %
- 30.90
- Open date
- 2014-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cornwall
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 661 | 336 | 325 | 1000 | 30.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 632 | 320 | 312 | 1000 | 28.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 576 | 293 | 283 | 1000 | 18.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 576 | 293 | 283 | 1000 | 18.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 571 | 290 | 281 | 1000 | 17.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 563 | 281 | 282 | 1000 | 13.00 |
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