Nanpean Community Primary School, St Austell
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Nanpean has transformed into an inclusive, welcoming school where pupils genuinely enjoy learning and feel safe. The school's clear behaviour expectations and thoughtful curriculum help all children succeed, especially those who need extra support. Staff know pupils well and work closely with families to remove barriers to learning.
Key Strengths
- Strong behaviour and attendance supported by clear 'Nanpean Way' expectations - pupils learn in a settled, respectful and inclusive environment
- Well-designed curriculum that helps pupils retain learning over time, with targeted support closing gaps in reading, writing and mathematics
- Committed to inclusion with early identification of additional needs and effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
- Strong leadership focus on staff professional development and wellbeing, with effective governance providing support and challenge
- Rich personal development programme with trips, visitors, themed days and leadership opportunities for pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Key stage 2 outcomes in reading, writing and mathematics have been historically low, though current pupils are showing better progress
- Need to ensure sustained improvement in upper key stage 2 achievement to match national standards
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are met and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
School council, reading ambassadors, play leaders, trips, themed days, visitor sessions, careers exploration activities
Nanpean Community Primary School has made significant improvements under new leadership, transforming from a school with poor outcomes and high suspensions into a positive, inclusive learning environment where pupils are now achieving better than before.
At a Glance
16.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 64% to 29%. Maths has declined from 64% to 50%. Writing has declined from 61% to 50%.
Class Sizes
14.0
Avg class size
14.0
KS2
1
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute Calculator
Find out if this school is reachable from your home - before you apply
What are my chances?
Enter your postcode to estimate your probability of getting a place.
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
50%
Available places
105 pupils
210 capacity
105 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - St Austell
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for St Austell
Admissions Demand - Cornwall
Places available
6,695
Applications
4,808
Got 1st preference
95.7%
Got preferred school
99.3%
Primary admissions across Cornwall (2025/26)
Inspection History(102)
House Prices
Moving into the catchment? See what homes near this school actually cost
SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.62174%
Overall absence
9.80392%
Persistent absence
102
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Reviews
No reviews yet - be the first to leave one.
Nearby Schools
Do you work at this school?
Claim your profile free to get a verified badge, update your contact details, and see how many parents are viewing your page.