St Stephen Churchtown Academy
URN: 142389 • St Austell PL26 7NZ
Overview
- Name
- St Stephen Churchtown Academy
- URN
- 142389
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lisa James (since 2020) , Head Teacher
- Previous head
- Charlotte Smith, Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01726822568
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Creakavose, St Austell PL26 7NZ
Summary
St Stephen Churchtown Academy is a mixed primary academy located in St Austell, Cornwall, serving 299 pupils with a capacity of 329. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where children can thrive emotionally, socially, and academically. Under the leadership of Interim Head of School Mrs Smith, the academy emphasizes the importance of individuality and independence, aiming to provide a rich and diverse education for all students.
The curriculum at St Stephen Churchtown Academy is designed around four key pillars: Reading, Vocabulary, Aspirations, and Resilience. It focuses on creating a safe and engaging learning environment that promotes positive attitudes and lifelong learning. The school follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and National Curriculum, ensuring that each child's learning journey is tailored to their unique needs and experiences.
Collaboration with families and the local community is a cornerstone of the school's ethos, as it believes that strong partnerships enhance children's chances of success. The academy is part of the Aspire Multi Academy Trust, which provides additional support to help achieve its educational goals.
The curriculum at St Stephen Churchtown Academy is designed around four key pillars: Reading, Vocabulary, Aspirations, and Resilience. It focuses on creating a safe and engaging learning environment that promotes positive attitudes and lifelong learning. The school follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and National Curriculum, ensuring that each child's learning journey is tailored to their unique needs and experiences.
Collaboration with families and the local community is a cornerstone of the school's ethos, as it believes that strong partnerships enhance children's chances of success. The academy is part of the Aspire Multi Academy Trust, which provides additional support to help achieve its educational goals.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- CALENDAR (calendar)
- Vacancies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- OFSTED (other)
- Aspire Academy Trust (other)
- Aspire Curriculum Statement (other)
- DfE School Performance Table (other)
- Policies and Accessibility Statement (other)
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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)
- Gorran School (62.3)
Key details
- LA
- Cornwall
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 329
- Pupils
- 299
- Boys
- 164
- Girls
- 135
- FSM %
- 20.40
- Open date
- 2015-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-09-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cornwall
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 299 | 164 | 135 | 329 | 20.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 297 | 158 | 139 | 329 | 22.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 293 | 153 | 140 | 329 | 31.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 293 | 153 | 140 | 329 | 31.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 290 | 158 | 132 | 329 | 27.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 302 | 162 | 140 | 329 | 22.00 |
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