Carclaze Community Primary School

URN: 141710 • St Austell PL25 3TF

Overview

Name
Carclaze Community Primary School
URN
141710
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
CORNWALL EDUCATION LEARNING TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
64.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Simon Pollard (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
0172674194
Website
Visit
Address
St Piran's Close, St Austell PL25 3TF

Summary

Carclaze Community Primary School, located in St Austell, Cornwall, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 386 pupils, set against a backdrop of scenic views over St Austell Bay. The school operates with a capacity of 420 and is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. Guided by its core values of Care, Communicate, Persevere, and Sparkle, Carclaze aims to inspire children to develop both academically and personally.

The curriculum at Carclaze places a strong emphasis on reading, which is seen as central to the learning experience. The school provides a modern, spacious setting with well-equipped classrooms and ample outdoor space, encouraging exploration and growth. Carclaze also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, allowing students to enhance their skills and interests beyond the classroom.

Communication between home and school is highly valued at Carclaze, with parents encouraged to engage actively in their child's education. The school community is dedicated to nurturing curious minds and kind hearts, ensuring that every child is supported in achieving their full potential.

Key details

LA
Cornwall
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
CORNWALL EDUCATION LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
420
Pupils
386
Boys
212
Girls
174
FSM %
20.20
Open date
2015-02-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-11-10
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cornwall

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 386 212 174 420 20.20
2024-09-11 385 199 186 420 18.40
2023-09-11 392 200 192 420 15.10
2022-09-11 392 200 192 420 15.10
2021-09-11 396 202 194 420 15.90
2020-09-11 399 199 200 420 14.80

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