Looe Primary Academy, Looe
Looe Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Looe, part of Bridge Multi-Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 71st-highest of the 209 schools in Cornwall with published results, and 5,291st of 14,452 across England. It was 69% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Cornwall (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Looe Primary Academy in detail
Results
In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Looe Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in Cornwall and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 79% in reading and 74% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Looe Primary Academy
For September 2026 entry, 17 families put Looe Primary Academy as their first choice and 31 named it as one of their preferences, for 17 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Looe Primary Academy are Duloe CofE VA Primary Academy (3 miles, Good, 91% reading, 91% maths); Trenode CofE VA Primary Academy (3.1 miles, Good, 83% reading, 83% maths); Polperro Primary Academy (3.3 miles, Good, 65% reading, 71% maths); and Pelynt Primary Academy (3.6 miles, Good, 70% reading, 90% maths).
Looe Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Duloe CofE VA Primary AcademyTrenode CofE VA Primary AcademyPolperro Primary AcademyPelynt Primary Academy
The trust
Looe Primary Academy is one of 15 schools run by Bridge Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
66 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Looe Primary Academy (as of September 2025): 80% would recommend the school, 88% say their child is happy there and 53% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (92%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (53%).
Who goes there
2.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 43 pupils (18.1%) received SEN support and 3 (1.3%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Looe Rail Station, about 620 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (s-bound), 80 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 49 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Cornwall (14), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Looe Primary Academy issued 22 suspensions, 9.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from January 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Looe Primary Academy creates a calm, ordered learning environment where pupils thrive both academically and personally. Children develop strong reading and maths skills, while also learning important values like kindness, empathy, and citizenship. The school goes beyond the classroom with exciting trips, clubs, and outdoor learning experiences that help pupils understand the wider world.
Key Strengths
- Pupils develop strong reading skills with effective phonics teaching adapted to support all learners
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND through personalized help and staff training
- Well-designed curriculum that builds on prior knowledge, particularly in mathematics
- Strong focus on pupils' social and emotional development, resulting in fewer suspensions and positive behavior
- Rich enrichment opportunities including visits to museums and Parliament, outdoor learning, and clubs
Areas for Improvement
- Staff do not check precisely enough what pupils know about writing, leaving some pupils without the support they need to develop independent writing skills
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school is vigilant about pupil safety and wellbeing.
Extracurricular Activities
Cooking club, animation club, mathematics club, kayaking, running, basketball, wood whittling, outdoor learning
Looe Primary Academy has maintained good standards since its last inspection. Pupils love learning in this well-organized school where high expectations, a strong curriculum, and supportive relationships help them achieve well.
At a Glance
31.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
66 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 81% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 74% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 69% to 74% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.3
Avg class size
28.3
Infant (KS1)
28.2
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Looe Primary Academy
Term dates
Looe Primary Academy is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Cornwall's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Looe Primary Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Looe Primary Academy is in Cornwall; for families living there:
- Cornwall's school travel policy: Home to School Travel Assistance Policy 2026/27
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Cornwall is 3 (the median across 299 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
69%
Available places
226 pupils
329 places
103 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Looe
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Looe
Across Cornwall council
Places available
6,475
Applications
4,732
Got 1st preference
95.9%
Got preferred school
99.6%
All primary applications across Cornwall council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(3)
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
43
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
19.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
238
Total Pupils
131
Boys
107
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
23.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,302
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,360
Per pupil
£1336k
Total funding
£102k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.3%
Overall absence
20.3%
Persistent absence
202
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Looe Primary Academy
Questions parents ask about Looe Primary Academy
What are SATs results like at Looe Primary Academy?
Of the pupils at Looe Primary Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 81% reached the expected standard in reading and 81% did so in maths.
What is Looe Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Looe Primary Academy's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Looe Primary Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Looe Primary Academy is oversubscribed, Cornwall allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Looe Primary Academy?
Looe Primary Academy was not full in 2025: it ran at 69% of its 329 places.
How big are the classes at Looe Primary Academy?
Classes at Looe Primary Academy average 28.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Looe Primary Academy?
Looe Primary Academy has around 238 pupils on roll. 32% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Looe Primary Academy?
7.3% of sessions were missed at Looe Primary Academy in 2024/25. 20.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Looe Primary Academy?
Apply through Cornwall's coordinated admissions process, naming Looe Primary Academy on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Looe Primary Academy?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Cornwall is 3 (the median across 299 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Looe Primary Academy?
Looe Primary Academy is at Hay Lane, East Looe, Looe, Cornwall, PL13 1JY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)