St Dennis Primary Academy
URN: 141198 • St Austell PL26 8AY
Overview
- Name
- St Dennis Primary Academy
- URN
- 141198
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Cathy Brokenshire (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01726822546
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Carne Hill, St Austell PL26 8AY
Summary
St Dennis Primary Academy, located in St Austell, Cornwall, is a mixed, sponsor-led academy with a current enrolment of 196 pupils, out of a capacity of 210. The school is part of the Truro and Penwith Academy Trust and is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where every child can thrive. The ethos of the academy is encapsulated in its mission: "Everyone Matters, Everyone Succeeds, Every Moment Counts," which underlines the importance of positive relationships and inclusivity.
The curriculum at St Dennis is designed to support the holistic development of each child, encouraging aspiration, achievement, courage, responsibility, friendship, and teamwork. The school aims to set high expectations for all students while providing the necessary support to help them reach their personal best.
St Dennis Primary Academy places a strong emphasis on community involvement and values the input of parents and guardians. The school encourages open communication and collaboration, ensuring that children feel happy, safe, and excited to learn in a supportive environment.
The curriculum at St Dennis is designed to support the holistic development of each child, encouraging aspiration, achievement, courage, responsibility, friendship, and teamwork. The school aims to set high expectations for all students while providing the necessary support to help them reach their personal best.
St Dennis Primary Academy places a strong emphasis on community involvement and values the input of parents and guardians. The school encourages open communication and collaboration, ensuring that children feel happy, safe, and excited to learn in a supportive environment.
Useful links
- St Dennis News 10.10.25 (download)
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- Website design byAPrimarySite (other)
- Video Resource Centre (other)
- Log in (other)
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- L Facebook (other)
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
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 196
- Boys
- 97
- Girls
- 99
- FSM %
- 39.30
- Open date
- 2014-09-01
- 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 | 196 | 97 | 99 | 210 | 39.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 203 | 97 | 106 | 210 | 40.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 214 | 99 | 115 | 210 | 33.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 214 | 99 | 115 | 210 | 33.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 226 | 113 | 113 | 210 | 30.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 216 | 108 | 108 | 210 | 24.20 |
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