Cubert Primary School, Newquay

In its own words: "Our vision statement ~ Nurturing curiosity, resilience, respect and excellence, our children will thrive and live life well ~ is inspirational, aspirational, motivational and achievable, capturing the essence of what the children leaving Cubert will carry with them into their futures."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We love to learn outdoors all year round. During the winter a warm coat is essential and a a hat and gloves are useful too. In the Summer it's great to put sun cream on before school and bring a sun hat. Named sun cream can also be brought in to reapply later."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.

In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Cubert Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in Cornwall and 77% and 75% across England.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 15 families put Cubert Primary School as their first choice and 30 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Cubert Primary School are Trenance Learning Academy (2.6 miles, Outstanding); Goonhavern Primary School (2.6 miles); The Bishops CofE Learning Academy (2.7 miles, Good, 71% reading, 75% maths); and St Newlyn East Learning Academy (2.7 miles, Good, 74% reading, 77% maths).

Cubert Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 2 of them.

Cubert Primary School is one of 38 schools run by Aspire Academy Trust, an academy trust.

12.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 21 pupils (12.7%) received SEN support and 4 (2.4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

Cubert Primary School had 14 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Newquay Rail Station, about 2.9 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cubert School (ne-bound), 50 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cornwall (14).

Cubert Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.