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Restormel Academy

Academy alternative provision converter · St Austell · PL25 4TJ

Ages 5–16 · 35 pupils · Cornwall

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Expected standard

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-01-13

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill83%

35 pupils · 42 places

Pupils on roll
35
Boys / girls
22 / 13
School capacity
42
Capacity fill
35 / 42 (83%)
Free school meals
60%
FSM pupils
21
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy alternative provision converter

Age range

Ages 5–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: WAVE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
WAVE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
WAVE Multi-Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Janine Nelson

Location

Address
Great Eastern & Great Western, The Sidings, Brunel Business Park
Postcode
PL25 4TJ
Town
St Austell
County
Cornwall
Local authority
Cornwall
District
Cornwall
Constituency
St Austell and Newquay
Urban/rural
Urban: 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 alternative provision converter, Ages 5–16, in St Austell, Cornwall, 35 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 60%.

Open schools in St Austell
23
Academies among open schools in St Austell
87% (20)
Open schools in PL25
10
Open schools in Cornwall LA
299

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Janine Nelson
Telephone
0172661003
Website
www.waveedu.org

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