St Cleer Primary Academy
Well Lane, St Cleer, Liskeard, PL14 5EAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Cleer Primary Academy is a primary school in Liskeard for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Cornwall. It ranks 9th of 12 primary schools in Liskeard. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 9 July 2024, report published 9 September 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 9 July 2024
The staff at St Cleer are aspirational for pupils' futures. There is a strong sense of community. The school's values, which include 'be creative' and 'be determined', weave through all areas of school life. Pupils are enthusiastic about the creatures they have selected to represent these values. They understand the positive character traits they are expected to show. Schools across the trust enjoy 'values days' where these are celebrated together. Pupils appreciate the stickers and postcards they receive for demonstrating the values consistently. Parents and carers speak warmly about the relationships their children enjoy with staff. They are positive about the leadership of the school. They are well informed about how their child is progressing. Pupils are happy at school and enjoy their learning across the curriculum. Pupils are proud to represent the school in community events. For example, local artists make willow lanterns in school with pupils. They then take part in the local Liskeard Lantern Parade. Pupils are keen fundraisers. Many recently wore yellow for a fun run to raise money for an important charity to the school. Pupils also develop life skills by attending residentials, taking part in diversity workshops and completing activities, such as the 'make £5 grow young enterprise project'.
What the school should improve
- The school does not have sufficient oversight of pupils' participation in extra- curricular or enrichment activities. This means it does not know which pupils are taking part in these opportunities and those who are not. The school and trust should ensure that it has a detailed overview of which pupils do not benefit from all the school has to offer.
- A small minority of pupils do not consistently demonstrate the school's values in their approach to learning. As a result, there are occasions when their learning, and that of others, is disrupted. The school and trust should continue to work with this small group of pupils to improve their attitudes, so that interruptions to pupils' learning are avoided.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
242 pupils on roll, with places for 267
Schools near St Cleer Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darite Primary Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Liskeard Hillfort Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Pensilva Primary School | 3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 14% met the expected standard |
| Upton Cross Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BRIDGE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Michele Spencer
- Phone
- 01579342196
- Address
- Well Lane, St Cleer, Liskeard, PL14 5EA
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- URN
- 145518
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.