Bugle School
URN: 143165 • St Austell PL26 8PD
Overview
- Name
- Bugle School
- URN
- 143165
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Becky Thorp (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01726850420
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Fore Street, St Austell PL26 8PD
Summary
Bugle School is a mixed primary academy located in St Austell, Cornwall, with a current enrolment of 159 pupils and a capacity of 258. The school is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment that fosters a love of learning, as reflected in its motto, "to build a love of learning that lasts a lifetime." The dedicated staff, many of whom have long tenures at the school, work collaboratively with parents and the community to support students in developing essential independent skills.
The curriculum at Bugle School is ambitious and inclusive, designed to equip pupils with the knowledge and values necessary for future success. The school features a variety of facilities, including an Art Studio, Music Room, Library, and a sensory room called The Cove, which supports emotional literacy. Additionally, Bugle School has a purpose-built Early Years unit catering to children aged 2 to 5/6 years.
Bugle School prides itself on its diverse community and encourages parental involvement. The school regularly invites families and community members to engage with its educational environment, reinforcing its commitment to lifelong learning and equality of opportunity for all students.
The curriculum at Bugle School is ambitious and inclusive, designed to equip pupils with the knowledge and values necessary for future success. The school features a variety of facilities, including an Art Studio, Music Room, Library, and a sensory room called The Cove, which supports emotional literacy. Additionally, Bugle School has a purpose-built Early Years unit catering to children aged 2 to 5/6 years.
Bugle School prides itself on its diverse community and encourages parental involvement. The school regularly invites families and community members to engage with its educational environment, reinforcing its commitment to lifelong learning and equality of opportunity for all students.
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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
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 258
- Pupils
- 159
- Boys
- 91
- Girls
- 68
- FSM %
- 34.40
- Open date
- 2016-09-01
- 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 | 159 | 91 | 68 | 258 | 34.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 170 | 94 | 76 | 258 | 33.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 185 | 112 | 73 | 258 | 36.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 185 | 112 | 73 | 258 | 36.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 199 | 120 | 79 | 258 | 37.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 231 | 132 | 99 | 258 | 26.30 |
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