Treverbyn Academy, St Austell

In its own words: "Our vision is to provide a safe, challenging environment where each individual is valued and can build positive foundations for learning for life. Team-work, cooperation and responsibility are an essential foundation for the high standards of our behaviour expectations and we pride ourselves on building healthy relationships between our emotionally available adults and our pupils."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Treverbyn Nursery serves the village of Treverbyn and its surrounding communities of Carluddon, Carthew, Penwithick, Rescorla, Ruddlemoor and Stenalees. We strive for the best possible outcomes for all children using the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, recognising that every child is unique. We provide high quality care through a well-motivated, knowledgeable and committed team of practitioners."

In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils at Treverbyn Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 70% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in Cornwall and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 59% in reading and 55% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 11 families put Treverbyn Academy as their first choice and 31 named it as one of their preferences, for 11 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 Treverbyn Academy are Sky Primary and Eden Project Nursery (1.1 miles); Bugle School (1.2 miles, Good, 64% reading, 50% maths); Carclaze Community Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 69% reading, 85% maths); and Luxulyan School (2.2 miles, Good, 89% reading, 78% maths).

Treverbyn Academy's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

Treverbyn Academy is one of 38 schools run by Aspire Academy Trust, an academy trust.

6.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 34 pupils (15.9%) received SEN support and 14 (6.5%) 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.

The nearest railway station is Bugle Rail Station, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Treverbyn CP School (w-bound), 50 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 25 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Cornwall (14), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Treverbyn Academy issued 8 suspensions, 3.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.