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Fowey River Academy

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Fowey River Academy

Windmill, Fowey, PL23 1HE

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jun 2025

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

39.6school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

39.6

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2339.646.4
2023/2439.846.4
2024/2539.646.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.650.00
2023/24-0.220.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Outstanding
Restormel Academy
9.75 km away · Academy alternative provision converter
Good
Cornwall College
10.09 km away · Further education

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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). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 84 responses), 81% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.6. The school has around 661 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Windmill, Fowey, PL23 1HE | More schools in Cornwall

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

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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 do parents say about Fowey River Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 84 responses): 81% of parents would recommend Fowey River Academy.
What are Fowey River Academy's latest exam results?
Fowey River Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.6. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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