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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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