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Fowey River Academy

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Fowey River Academy

Windmill, Fowey, PL23 1HE

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
661
Ages
11-16
FSM
30.9%
Attainment 8
39.6
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2025

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
39.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.8%
Basics 9-5
31.8%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
16.3%
EBacc APS
3.43
EBacc 9-5
7.0%
EBacc 9-4
10.9%
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About Fowey River Academy

Fowey River Academy is a secondary school in Fowey, Cornwall. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.6. The school has around 661 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Fowey River Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2025 — Good
  2. Feb 2023 — Requires improvement
  3. Feb 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  4. Sept 2019 — Requires improvement
  5. Jul 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Fowey River Academy

What is Fowey River Academy's Ofsted rating?
Fowey River Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What are Fowey River Academy's latest exam results?
Fowey River Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Fowey River Academy located?
Fowey River Academy is a secondary school in Fowey, Cornwall (PL23 1HE).
How many pupils attend Fowey River Academy?
Fowey River Academy has around 661 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Fowey River Academy with other schools?
View Fowey River Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Cornwall.