Fowey River Academy, Fowey
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Fowey River Academy is transforming into a school where your child will thrive academically and personally. Teachers are passionate about their subjects and the school provides excellent support for all learners, including those with additional needs. Your child will also benefit from strong pastoral care, a caring community, and plenty of opportunities to develop their talents through clubs and activities.
Key Strengths
- Broad and ambitious curriculum with clear progression of knowledge and skills over time
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND through 'The Compass' programme
- Strong pastoral care with a culture of inclusivity where pupils feel safe and trusted
- Effective work on attendance with significant reductions in pupil absence
- Wide range of enrichment activities including gig racing, paddle boarding, rugby and music
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of curriculum across subjects means some pupils develop gaps in knowledge
- Teaching strategies not applied consistently effectively, affecting some pupils' learning
- Inconsistent challenge of low engagement and behaviour means some pupils do not produce work to their capability
- Need to ensure high expectations for positive attitudes are upheld consistently across all school areas
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong systems in place and pupils feeling confident to report concerns to staff.
Extracurricular Activities
Gig racing, paddle boarding, rugby, music, author visits, 'I love my job' events with local employers, CV writing workshops, university trips
Fowey River Academy is ambitious for its pupils and has made significant improvements to its curriculum, resulting in rising examination outcomes. The school provides high-quality pastoral care and has raised expectations for pupil conduct.
At a Glance
33.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
84 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
24.8
Avg class size
25
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
68%
Available places
676 pupils
1,000 capacity
324 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Fowey
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Fowey
Admissions Demand - Cornwall
Places available
6,490
Applications
5,640
Got 1st preference
97.1%
Got preferred school
99.5%
Secondary admissions across Cornwall (2025/26)
Inspection History(6)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.79926%
Overall absence
27.69886%
Persistent absence
704
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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