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Biscovey Academy
Primary · Mixed · Ages 7–11 · Academy
Lamellyn Road, Par PL24 2DB · biscovey.org.uk · 01726 812949
On the mapSearch near PL24 2DB
Overview
- Ofsted
- No overall grade
- 2019 framework · inspected May 2025
- Key stage 2, 2024/25
- 61%
- reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Cornwall 60%, England 62%
- Pupils
- 198
- 62% of 320 places
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Free school meals
- 33.3%
- First language not English
- 7.1%
- School census 2025/26
- Trust
- Aspire Academy Trust
The official school record (Department for Education)
Results
In 2024/25, 61% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of key stage 2, and 0% the higher standard. Across Cornwall it was 60%, and across England 62%.
Expected standard reading, writing and maths
| 2024/25 | Trend | School | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing and maths | |||
| ●61% | 62% | ||
| ▼0% | 8% | ||
| Average scaled score | |||
| ●105 | 106 | ||
| ●103 | 105 | ||
| ●104 | 105 | ||
Ofsted
Ofsted inspected Biscovey Academy on 20 May 2025 under its 2019 framework. Inspections from September 2024 give no overall grade.
- Overall
- No overall grade
- Inspected
- 20 May 2025
- Graded inspection
Safeguarding effectiveInspection reports
Graded areas
| Quality of education | Good |
|---|---|
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Previously: Outstanding, graded inspection, Nov 2014
Earlier inspections
Before September 2019
Nov 2014Outstanding
Outcomes for pupils Outstanding Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Oct 2009Good
Outcomes for pupils Good Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good Leadership and management Outstanding
What parents said
89% of the parents who answered Ofsted’s Parent View survey would recommend the school (66 replies, to 1 September 2025).
- Recommend
- 89%
- Replies
- 66
- 30% · 1 Sept 2025
based on the 79% who raised concerns
based on the 45% who had a child bullied
based on 18 parents (27%) with SEND