Fowey River Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Cornwall |
| Address | Windmill, PL23 1HE |
| School Website | www.fracademy.org |
| Telephone | 1726833484 |
| URN | 140836 |
School Census
| Total | 583 |
| Girls/Boys | 280/303 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.0%/52.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 0.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 147 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 15.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 02/02/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 02/02/2023 | Requires improvement |
| 18/09/2019 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 02/02/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 18/09/2019 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 24 June 2025 | School inspection | View |
| 02 February 2023 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 29 June 2021 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 23 February 2021 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 18 September 2019 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 04 July 2017 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 30.40% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 51.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 22.50% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.46 |
| Progress 8 | -0.22 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 30% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 42% |
| Entering EBacc | 36% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.42 |
| Progress 8 | -0.65 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 25% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 39% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.25 |
| Progress 8 | -0.81 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 161 |
| As first preference | 120 |
| As second preference | 25 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 122 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 120 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 146 |
| As first preference | 114 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 128 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 114 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 147 |
| As first preference | 122 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 132 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 122 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 132 |
| As first preference | 100 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 111 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 100 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 141 |
| As first preference | 97 |
| As second preference | 36 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 118 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 97 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 129 |
| As first preference | 92 |
| As second preference | 26 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 103 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 92 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 128 |
| As first preference | 98 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 100 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 98 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 152 |
| As first preference | 114 |
| As second preference | 29 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 115 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 114 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 160 |
| As first preference | 120 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 130 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 120 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 130 |
| As first preference | 100 |
| As second preference | 24 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 109 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 100 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 49% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 35% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 17% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 22% |
| no | 78% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 30% |
| dont know | 7% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 12% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 65% |
| no | 35% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 95.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
Fowey Primary School
(0.12 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Windmill, , PL23 1HH