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

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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

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
Website: newquayjunior.net (opens in a new tab)
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.