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St Columb Minor Academy

Porth Bean Road, St Columb Minor, Newquay, TR7 3JF

A Good-rated primary school in Newquay where 70% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Pupils

440

Ages

4-11

FSM

21.9%

Capacity

630

Ofsted

Good

Oct 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

80.0%

Writing

82.0%

Maths

89.0%

RWM Combined

70.0%

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About St Columb Minor Academy

St Columb Minor Academy is a primary school in Newquay, Cornwall. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 61 responses), 97% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 70% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 440 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Porth Bean Road, Newquay, TR7 3JF | More schools in Cornwall

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Columb Minor Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Oct 2024 — Good
Jan 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Columb Minor Academy

What is St Columb Minor Academy's Ofsted rating?

St Columb Minor Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What do parents say about St Columb Minor Academy?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 61 responses): 97% of parents would recommend St Columb Minor Academy.

What are St Columb Minor Academy's latest exam results?

St Columb Minor Academy: KS2 2024/25: 70% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Columb Minor Academy located?

St Columb Minor Academy is a primary school in Newquay, Cornwall (TR7 3JF).

How many pupils attend St Columb Minor Academy?

St Columb Minor Academy has around 440 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Columb Minor Academy with other schools?

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