Newquay Junior Academy
Edgcumbe Avenue, Newquay, TR7 2NLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Newquay Junior Academy is a primary school in Newquay for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Cornwall. It ranks 2nd of 8 primary schools in Newquay. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 November 2019, report published 2 December 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 April 2025
Extremely high expectations underpin this ambitious and very inclusive school. Staff will only accept the best standard of work. Pupils respond to this challenge brilliantly. They attend regularly and enjoy school. Pupils' attitudes to learning are exemplary. They are immensely proud of their school and achievements. Staff teach the very carefully designed curriculum with skill and precision. This all helps pupils, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to excel. Pupils are exceptionally well prepared for their secondary education, reflected in their very high attainment in published outcomes. Pupils' behaviour is impeccable. They conduct themselves beautifully in lessons and around the school. Lessons are consistently calm and purposeful. Pupils demonstrate that they understand what it means to be respectful and safe. Staff secure trusted relationships with pupils. They go the extra mile to know pupils' individual needs, interests and talents. Wide-ranging enhancements to the curriculum, including an array of trips and visits, help pupils develop empathy and a deep understanding of life in modern Britain. Pupils extend their talents and interests considerably through plentiful enhancements to school life. For example, they benefit greatly from a broad range of clubs, a range of instrument lessons and school events, such as musicals.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
118 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
462 pupils on roll, with places for 600
Schools near Newquay Junior Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenance Learning Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| The Bishops CofE Learning Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 61% met the expected standard |
| Newquay Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| St Columb Minor Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Nansledan School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CORNWALL EDUCATION LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Tania Findlay MBE
- Phone
- 01637874543
- Address
- Edgcumbe Avenue, Newquay, TR7 2NL
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- URN
- 136384
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.