St Kew Academy
URN: 144522 • Bodmin PL30 3ER
Overview
- Name
- St Kew Academy
- URN
- 144522
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- KERNOW LEARNING MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Robert Bradley (since 2025) , Executive Principal
- Telephone
- 01208841306
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- St Kew, Bodmin PL30 3ER
Summary
St Kew Academy, located in Bodmin, Cornwall, is a mixed primary academy catering to children aged 3 to 11. Established on 1 September 2018 through the merger of Robartes Junior School and The Beacon Infant and Nursery School, the academy aims to provide a seamless educational journey for its students. With a current enrolment of 86 pupils, the school operates slightly above its capacity of 84, reflecting a strong community interest.
The academy prioritises a nurturing environment that supports the diverse needs of its students, including those eligible for free school meals, which account for 15.10% of the pupil population. St Kew Academy is committed to inclusivity and equality, ensuring that all children have access to quality education and resources. The curriculum is designed to foster growth and development across all year groups, with a focus on outdoor learning and holistic education.
Admissions are managed by Cornwall Council, and parents can apply for places through their website. The school encourages community involvement and offers support for families navigating the admissions process, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive in a supportive and engaging environment.
The academy prioritises a nurturing environment that supports the diverse needs of its students, including those eligible for free school meals, which account for 15.10% of the pupil population. St Kew Academy is committed to inclusivity and equality, ensuring that all children have access to quality education and resources. The curriculum is designed to foster growth and development across all year groups, with a focus on outdoor learning and holistic education.
Admissions are managed by Cornwall Council, and parents can apply for places through their website. The school encourages community involvement and offers support for families navigating the admissions process, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive in a supportive and engaging environment.
Useful links
- Visit Kernow Learing Trust (other)
- 03 Apr 2025There are still some spaces available in Wadebridge and Lanhydrock. Courses are running from May - July View Post (other)
- 04 Apr 2025As we enjoy the last day of the Spring Term at St Kew we thought we would share some of our recent highlights with you all We wish you all a Happy Easter and will see you again on Tuesday 22nd April View Post (other)
- 12 Apr 2025View Post (other)
- 21 Apr 2025We would like to wish all of our St Kew families a Happy Easter We hope that you've all had a good break, enjoyed some sunshine and chocolate and made some lovely memories together. We can't wait to see you all tomorrow morning and hear all (other)
- 24 Apr 2025We have loved hearing about all of your days out and trips from over the Easter Holidays. Here are some photos from school trips to a Science Fayre at Wadebridge Secondary School and Cardinham Woods that took place just before the holidays. Enj (other)
- 28 Apr 2025Preschool have had a busy first week back at St Kew after the long Easter Holiday! They have been continuing to grow a range of fruit and veg (including their own beanstalks) and have enjoyed learning about St George and using stories to creat (other)
- 06 May 2025This wonderful weather means that we are really making the most of our beautiful school grounds here at St Kew All of the children (and staff) have been thoroughly enjoying their Forest School sessions with Claire from Badger Forest School. W (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Cornwall
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- KERNOW LEARNING MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 84
- Pupils
- 86
- Boys
- 49
- Girls
- 37
- FSM %
- 15.10
- Open date
- 2017-05-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-01-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cornwall
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 86 | 49 | 37 | 84 | 15.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 78 | 38 | 40 | 84 | 15.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 85 | 46 | 39 | 84 | 22.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 85 | 46 | 39 | 84 | 22.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 84 | 51 | 33 | 84 | 21.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 84 | 52 | 32 | 84 | 17.90 |
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