Which is the best primary school in Newquay?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Summercourt Academy ranks first of 8 ranked primary schools in Newquay, with 71% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Newquay ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Newquay?

8 primary schools in Newquay published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Newquay, ranked

The 8 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Summercourt Academy
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24%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
2
St Columb Minor Academy
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9%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
3
St Newlyn East Learning Academy
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6%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
4
Newquay Junior Academy
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13%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
5
Cubert Primary School
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4%

higher standard

65%

expected standard
6
Nansledan School
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7%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
7
The Bishops CofE Learning Academy
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0%

higher standard

61%

expected standard
8
Mawgan-In-Pydar Primary School
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13%

higher standard

44%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Newquay?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Summercourt Academy ranks first of 8 ranked primary schools in Newquay, with 71% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Newquay ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Newquay?: 8 primary schools in Newquay published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.