Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy
Callington Road, Saltash, PL12 6DXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy is a primary school in Saltash for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Cornwall. It ranks 6th of 7 primary schools in Saltash. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 June 2022, report published 21 September 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 June 2022
Pupils describe their school as a kind, friendly and welcoming place. They say that bullying is very rare, but that staff resolve it when it occurs. Pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enjoy learning about a range of subjects, such as art, history and science. In particular, pupils relish their daily opportunities to read and enjoy talking about books. One pupil's comments reflected those of many, 'I would 'double yes' recommend this school.' Leaders and staff have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. There is a calm, orderly atmosphere in lessons and around the school. Pupils play very well together and ensure that everyone is included in activities. Children in Nursery and Reception thrive in the school. They learn to take turns and communicate exceptionally well. Consequently, children are very well prepared for the next stage in their education. Through the curriculum, pupils develop an impressive understanding of the world beyond school. They talk very articulately about the importance of consent, healthy relationships and negative gender stereotypes. Pupils have a breadth of opportunities to develop their knowledge about different sports and cultural events. For example, all pupils do rock climbing, gorge scrambling and kayaking on Dartmoor.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have constructed a well-sequenced curriculum. However, the systems for assessing what pupils know and can do are not as well developed in the wider curriculum. Therefore, it is not clear whether pupils have learned the curriculum as intended. Leaders should develop more effective approaches to the assessment of the wider curriculum.
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly. Consequently, these pupils do not learn as well as they could. Leaders should communicate with parents and carers about the importance of full attendance at school.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
32 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
211 pupils on roll, with places for 382
Schools near Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School & Nursery | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 28% met the expected standard |
| Burraton Community Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Riverside Community Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BRIDGE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Darren Woolner
- Phone
- 01752848900
- Address
- Callington Road, Saltash, PL12 6DX
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- URN
- 136957
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.