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Darite Primary Academy

Academy converter · Liskeard · PL14 5JH

Ages 4–11 · 35 pupils · Cornwall

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Ofsted

Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

50%

Overall absence

8.1%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2019-11-19

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)50%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
105.0
Avg scaled score — maths
104.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
105.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence8.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)16.3%
Unauthorised1.6%
Authorised absence
6.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.3%
Enrolments in measure
43

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 fill42%

35 pupils · 84 places

Pupils on roll
35
Boys / girls
20 / 15
School capacity
84
Capacity fill
35 / 84 (42%)
Free school meals
31.4%
FSM pupils
11
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: BRIDGE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
BRIDGE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Bridge Multi-Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mr Tom Whipps

Location

Address
Darite
Postcode
PL14 5JH
Town
Liskeard
County
Cornwall
Local authority
Cornwall
District
Cornwall
Constituency
South East Cornwall
Urban/rural
Smaller 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 4–11, in Liskeard, Cornwall, 35 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 31.4%.

Open schools in Liskeard
15
Primary schools in Liskeard
13
Academies among open schools in Liskeard
80% (12)
Open schools in PL14
16
Primary in PL14
13
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.

Compare with theseAll in LiskeardNear PL14

  • St Cleer Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Liskeard · PL14 5EA · Cornwall

    Ages 3–11

    • KS274%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM15.9%

    0.8 miles away

  • Pensilva Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Community school · Primary

    Liskeard · PL14 5PG · Cornwall

    Ages 4–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence3.9%
    • FSM24.8%

    2.0 miles away

  • Upton Cross Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Liskeard · PL14 5AX · Cornwall

    Ages 3–11

    • KS253%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM22.6%

    2.2 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Tom Whipps
Telephone
01579342155
Website
www.dariteprimary.co.uk

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