Roche Community Primary School
URN: 142952 • St Austell PL26 8EP
Overview
- Name
- Roche Community Primary School
- URN
- 142952
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jeremy Walden (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01726890323
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Fore Street, St Austell PL26 8EP
Summary
Roche Community Primary School, located in St Austell, Cornwall, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 198 pupils, serving a capacity of 210. The school is committed to providing a safe and engaging learning environment where every child’s potential is nurtured. Key values such as commitment, self-responsibility, honesty, and respect are integral to the school community, fostering a culture of mutual support and personal growth.
The curriculum at Roche CP School adheres to the National Curriculum while being tailored to the specific context of the school. A strong emphasis is placed on developing core skills in reading and writing across all subjects, alongside a relentless focus on improving standards in English and Maths. The school prioritises reading and promotes physical and mental well-being through daily PE sessions and a comprehensive PSHE programme, which includes the '5 ways to wellbeing'.
Roche CP School actively encourages parental involvement and community engagement, with regular events and workshops designed to foster strong relationships between the school and families. This collaborative approach aims to support children’s learning and development, ensuring they are well-prepared for future challenges.
The curriculum at Roche CP School adheres to the National Curriculum while being tailored to the specific context of the school. A strong emphasis is placed on developing core skills in reading and writing across all subjects, alongside a relentless focus on improving standards in English and Maths. The school prioritises reading and promotes physical and mental well-being through daily PE sessions and a comprehensive PSHE programme, which includes the '5 ways to wellbeing'.
Roche CP School actively encourages parental involvement and community engagement, with regular events and workshops designed to foster strong relationships between the school and families. This collaborative approach aims to support children’s learning and development, ensuring they are well-prepared for future challenges.
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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)
- St Stephen Churchtown Academy (63.1)
Key details
- LA
- Cornwall
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 198
- Boys
- 102
- Girls
- 96
- FSM %
- 27.30
- Open date
- 2016-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-07-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cornwall
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 198 | 102 | 96 | 210 | 27.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 199 | 101 | 98 | 210 | 28.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 207 | 107 | 100 | 210 | 28.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 207 | 107 | 100 | 210 | 28.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 203 | 107 | 96 | 210 | 23.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 207 | 105 | 102 | 210 | 20.30 |
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