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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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