Schools in St Austell
23 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (3)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brannel School Academy sponsor led | Good (2022) · previous system | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Poltair School Academy sponsor led | Good (2024) · previous system | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Penrice Academy Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Primary (18)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Hill Academy Academy converter | Outstanding — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Bishop Bronescombe CofE School Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Bugle School Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Carclaze Community Primary School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Foxhole Learning Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2024) · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Gorran School Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Mevagissey Community Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Pondhu Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Roche Community Primary School Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Dennis Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Mewan Community Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Stephen Churchtown Academy Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Treverbyn Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Nanpean Community Primary School Academy converter | Requires improvement (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Charlestown Primary School Academy converter | No overall grade (2024) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Mount Charles School Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Sky Primary and Eden Project Nursery Free schools | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Whitemoor Academy Academy converter | Some aspects not as strong (2025) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restormel Academy Academy alternative provision converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 5–16 | — |
| Cornwall College Further education | No Ofsted rating | 16+ | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.