Fowey River Academy
Windmill, Fowey, PL23 1HEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Fowey River Academy is a secondary school in Fowey for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 295 schools in Cornwall. It ranks 28th of 31 secondary schools in Cornwall. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 June 2025, report published 5 August 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 June 2025
Fowey River Academy is ambitious for its pupils to achieve highly and develop their own individual characters. The focus on developing the curriculum has resulted in pupils' examination outcomes rising. Pupils and staff are rightly proud of the changes at their school. The school has significantly raised the expectations for pupils' conduct in school. Pupils can learn without disruption and they are encouraged to try their best. However, at times some pupils' engagement with their learning falls below expectations and this is not challenged consistently by staff. Other pupils become frustrated by this because it interrupts their learning. The school provides high-quality pastoral care for pupils. There is a culture of inclusivity at the school. Pupils trust staff with any concerns or worries that they have. For example, about their exam nerves or bullying. Pupils have faith that adults will help them, so they feel safe. The school's 'Enrich' programme provides pupils with opportunities to develop their talents and interests. Gig racing, paddle boarding, rugby and music are just some of the many activities enjoyed by pupils. Pupils are proud of the leadership roles they have within the school. They want to be role models for younger pupils and contribute to the school community.
What the school should improve
- ◼ At times, the curriculum is not well implemented. On these occasions, some pupils do not receive the same high-quality education and, as a result, do not learn the curriculum as well as they could. The school should ensure that the curriculum is consistently implemented effectively across all subjects so that pupils build their knowledge and understanding securely over time. ◼ The school's high expectations for positive attitudes towards learning are not always realised in all areas of school life. At times, lapses in pupils' behaviour and attitude towards their work are not addressed quickly enough and therefore pupils do not produce work to the standard they are capable of. The school should ensure that its expectations for pupils are consistently upheld and that pupils are supported to meet them.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
129 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
676 pupils on roll, with places for 1,000
Schools near Fowey River Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrice Academy | 6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 50.9 |
| Poltair School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 47.4 |
| Looe Community Academy | 9 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 39.0 |
| Bodmin College | 9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Attainment 8: 46.0 |
| Callywith College | 10 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Ben Eddy
- Phone
- 01726833484
- Address
- Windmill, Fowey, PL23 1HE
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- URN
- 140836
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.