Newquay Junior Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 7 to 11
Ofsted: Good

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

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths67%

67%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths13%

13%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

462 pupils on roll, with places for 600

Eligible for free school meals19.7%

19.7%, 6.8 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language5.2%

5.2%, 16.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support16%

16%, 1.2 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.2%

2.2%, 3.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Newquay Junior Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Trenance Learning Academy0.4 milesOfsted: OutstandingNot published
The Bishops CofE Learning Academy0.5 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding61% met the expected standard
Newquay Primary Academy0.6 milesOfsted: OutstandingNot published
St Columb Minor Academy1 mileOfsted judgements: Good70% met the expected standard
Nansledan School2 milesOfsted: Good62% 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
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.