Sandy Hill Academy
Sandy Hill, St Austell, PL25 3ATOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sandy Hill Academy is a primary school in St Austell for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Cornwall. It ranks 3rd of 17 primary schools in St Austell. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in February 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 February 2017, report published 23 March 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 January 2023
Pupils and staff fully embrace the school motto of 'Aspiring to achieve, determined to succeed'. Leaders ensure that all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve extremely well. Children in Nursery and Reception quickly learn how to behave through carefully crafted routines. High expectations underpin all activities. Pupils rise to these expectations. Pupils are proud to attend this exceptional school. They demonstrate strong levels of commitment to their education. Pupils flourish in vibrant lessons. They relish the opportunity to excel in their favourite subjects. Pupils learn to celebrate difference. They understand that some pupils may need a slightly different approach, and respect this deeply. The morning welcome and check-in with staff are valued highly. Relationships are very strong. The behaviour of pupils at this school is excellent. They demonstrate strong levels of respect for each other, staff and visitors. Good manners are viewed as vitally important. Pupils are protected from bullying and feel safe at school. There is an abundance of opportunities to develop talents and interests. The school values, woven through all activities, teach pupils to be self-motivated and to think deeply. Pupils learn to be aspirational and resilient. They are intensely supportive of each other.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
455 pupils on roll, with places for 252
Schools near Sandy Hill Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Charles School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 62% met the expected standard |
| Carclaze Community Primary School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 63% met the expected standard |
| Bishop Bronescombe CofE School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Charlestown Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Pondhu Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Antony Fugill
- Phone
- 0172675858
- Address
- Sandy Hill, St Austell, PL25 3AT
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- URN
- 136318
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.