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Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy

Academy converter · Par · PL24 2DB

Ages 2–7 · 150 pupils · Cornwall

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Ofsted

Standards maintained

Overall absence

5.6%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Standards maintained

Inspection date

2025-01-19

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)10.8%
Unauthorised1.5%
Authorised absence
4.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
93

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill79%

150 pupils · 190 places

Pupils on roll
150
Boys / girls
74 / 76
School capacity
190
Capacity fill
150 / 190 (79%)
Free school meals
29.6%
FSM pupils
34
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
ASPIRE Academy Trust
Headteacher
Miss Katie Bullock

Location

Address
Lamellyn Road
Postcode
PL24 2DB
Town
Par
County
Cornwall
Local authority
Cornwall
District
Cornwall
Constituency
St Austell and Newquay
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 2–7, in Par, Cornwall, 150 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 29.6%.

Open schools in Par
4
Primary schools in Par
3
Academies among open schools in Par
100% (4)
Open schools in PL24
4
Primary in PL24
3
Open schools in Cornwall LA
299
Primary in Cornwall LA
237

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • Biscovey Academy

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    Par · PL24 2DB · Cornwall

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    • KS242%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM33.3%

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  • Tywardreath School

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    • KS266%
    • Absence5.9%
    • FSM18.3%

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  • Charlestown Primary School

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    • KS248%
    • Absence6.0%
    • FSM11.3%

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  • Bishop Bronescombe CofE School

    Ofsted: Good

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    • KS265%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM20.1%

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  • Sandy Hill Academy

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    • KS267%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM19.2%

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  • Carclaze Community Primary School

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    • KS270%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM17.8%

    2.4 miles away

  • Mount Charles School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    St Austell · PL25 4PP · Cornwall

    Ages 3–11

    • KS252%
    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM35.4%

    2.4 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Miss Katie Bullock
Telephone
01726812006
Website
http://www.biscoveyinfants.org.uk

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