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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Uniform Reminder 15 August 2025Newsletter (other)
- Carclaze School Newsletter 12 September 202515 September 2025Newsletter (other)
- British Values - A Guide for Parents and Carers18 August 2025Newsletter (other)
- Apps and Websites 18 August 2025Newsletter (other)
- Carclaze School Newsletter 10 October 202510 October 2025Newsletter (other)
- Carclaze School Newsletter 03 October 202510 October 2025Newsletter (other)
- Proud to be a part of Cornwall Education Learning Trust (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Sandy Hill Academy (76.6)
- Bishop Bronescombe CofE VA School (70.2)
- St Mewan Community Primary School (63.6)
- St Stephen Churchtown Academy (63.1)
- Gorran School (62.3)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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