St Columb Major Academy
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025St Columb, South West TR9 6RW · Cornwall
#832 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#7734 of 15,697 nationally
About St Columb Major Academy
St Columb Major Academy is a academy primary located in St Columb, in the Cornwall local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 300 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 51.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 832nd of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (10th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 300; capacity filled 71.4%.
There are 2 schools in St Columb; St Columb Major Academy ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)77%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)0%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)28.7%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for St Columb Major Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 300
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 28.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 71.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 77%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 0%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near St Columb Major Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Indian Queens Primary School
St Columb · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
328 students · 4.4 km away
Mawgan-In-Pydar Primary School
Newquay · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
102 students · 4.5 km away
Trevisker Primary School
Wadebridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
129 students · 5.8 km away
St Wenn School
Bodmin · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
75 students · 6.1 km away
Nansledan School
Newquay · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
386 students · 6.4 km away
St Dennis Primary Academy
St Austell · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
187 students · 6.7 km away
Summercourt Academy
Newquay · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
100 students · 7.1 km away
St Columb Minor Academy
Newquay · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
393 students · 7.4 km away
Treviglas Academy
Newquay · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
872 students · 7.5 km away
Newquay Tretherras
Newquay · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,614 students · 8.2 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
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300 students
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Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
300 students
Tywardreath School
Par · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
300 students
Springdale First School
Broadstone · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
300 students
Henleaze Junior School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
299 students
Hayesdown First School
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299 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Columb Major Academy a good school?
St Columb Major Academy has a Success Index (England) of 51.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #832 of 1,695 in South West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does St Columb Major Academy rank in South West?
St Columb Major Academy ranks #832 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #7734 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St Columb Major Academy?
St Columb Major Academy had 300 students in 2025.
Is St Columb Major Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
St Columb Major Academy is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near St Columb Major Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Columb Major Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.