Upton Cross Academy
URN: 144523 • Liskeard PL14 5AX
Overview
- Name
- Upton Cross Academy
- URN
- 144523
- 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
- 60.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Emily Goodey (since 2025) , Executive Principal
- Telephone
- 01579362519
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Upton Cross, Liskeard PL14 5AX
Summary
Upton Cross Academy, located in Liskeard, Cornwall, is a mixed primary academy that caters 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 families. With a current enrolment of 101 pupils and a capacity of 105, the school maintains a supportive environment, with 16.9% of students eligible for free school meals.
The academy focuses on delivering a well-rounded curriculum that promotes both academic and personal growth. Upton Cross Academy offers a nurturing outdoor nursery experience, encouraging early development and engagement. The school is committed to inclusivity, ensuring that all children, including those with special educational needs, receive the support they need to thrive.
Upton Cross Academy is part of the Kernow Learning Trust, which emphasizes equal opportunities and diversity within the community. The school actively collaborates with parents and local services to facilitate a positive learning environment and smooth admissions process, managed by Cornwall Council. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website.
The academy focuses on delivering a well-rounded curriculum that promotes both academic and personal growth. Upton Cross Academy offers a nurturing outdoor nursery experience, encouraging early development and engagement. The school is committed to inclusivity, ensuring that all children, including those with special educational needs, receive the support they need to thrive.
Upton Cross Academy is part of the Kernow Learning Trust, which emphasizes equal opportunities and diversity within the community. The school actively collaborates with parents and local services to facilitate a positive learning environment and smooth admissions process, managed by Cornwall Council. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website.
Useful links
- 06 Apr 2025On Friday we held a dress up as 'who you want to be when you are older' day! It was a fantastic day and we were blown away by the children's imaginative outfits and their ambitions for the future! Amongst others, we had scientists, footballers (sen)
- Visit Kernow Learing Trust (other)
- 06 Feb 2025Henwood Class had an amazing trip out to The Story Emily last week at St Ive. This was a fantastic trip, where they stepped back in time and explored the Victorian world of the Hobhouse family, set in 1875! They visited the restored Rectory (w (other)
- 22 Feb 2025Just a reminder that Monday 24th February is an inset day, so we are looking forward to welcoming you all back to school on Tuesday! Until then, enjoy the sunshine and some photos of our busy last week of half term!View Post (other)
- 05 Mar 2025As it is St Piran's day today, we have had pasties for lunch! Just look at all those happy faces Gool Peran Lowen! Happy St Piran's Day! View Post (other)
- 23 Mar 2025Last week, the sun shone brightly and we were all able to make the most of it at breaktimes out on our fantastic school field. We are so lucky to have such a wonderful space and it fantastic at this time of the year to be able to get outside a (other)
- 06 Apr 2025This Easter holiday, the Reading Ambassadors and Miss Collier are challenging all of our children to find a fun, comfortable or unusual place to read!! You can add any photos to this post or to the teachers via ClassDojo and we will share them (other)
- 03 May 2025Yesterday we said a huge "thank you and good luck on your new adventures" to our wonderful Outdoor Learning Lead, Miss Archer, who is leaving us for Thailand! We will certainly miss her and all the she bought to our school (and especially the w (other)
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- MyEd App (other)
Nearby alternatives
- St Cleer Primary School (75.7)
- St Neot Community Primary School (72.7)
- Darite Primary School (70.2)
- Dobwalls Community Primary School (63.7)
- Menheniot Primary School (61.6)
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
- 105
- Pupils
- 101
- Boys
- 50
- Girls
- 51
- FSM %
- 16.90
- Open date
- 2017-05-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-03-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cornwall
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 101 | 50 | 51 | 105 | 16.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 93 | 46 | 47 | 105 | 19.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 100 | 54 | 46 | 105 | 19.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 100 | 54 | 46 | 105 | 19.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 101 | 54 | 47 | 105 | 17.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 100 | 55 | 45 | 105 | 15.00 |
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