Upton Cross Academy
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Liskeard, South West PL14 5AX · Cornwall
#375 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#3813 of 15,697 nationally
About Upton Cross Academy
Upton Cross Academy is a academy primary located in Liskeard, in the Cornwall local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 113 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 70.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 375th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (45th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 113; capacity filled 107.6%.
There are 14 schools in Liskeard; Upton Cross Academy ranks 3rd of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)75%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)13%
- 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%)22.6%
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 Upton Cross Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 113
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 22.6%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 107.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 75%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 13%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Upton Cross Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Pensilva Primary School
Liskeard · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
101 students · 2.4 km away
Darite Primary Academy
Liskeard · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
35 students · 3.5 km away
St Cleer Primary Academy
Liskeard · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
242 students · 4.8 km away
Coads Green Primary School
Launceston · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
29 students · 4.9 km away
Liskeard School and Community College
Liskeard · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,115 students · 7.7 km away
Quethiock CofE School
Liskeard · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
62 students · 8.0 km away
St Martin's CofE Primary School
Liskeard · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
292 students · 8.1 km away
Stoke Climsland School
CALLINGTON · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
185 students · 8.3 km away
Liskeard Hillfort Primary School
Liskeard · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
376 students · 8.4 km away
Callington Community College
Callington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
887 students · 8.4 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Buckfastleigh Primary School
Buckfastleigh · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
112 students
E-ACT the Kingfisher School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
112 students
Hotwells Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
114 students
Chirton Church of England Primary School
Devizes · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
114 students
Ugborough Primary School
Ivybridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
114 students
St Catharine's Catholic Primary School
Chipping Campden · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
114 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Upton Cross Academy a good school?
Upton Cross Academy has a Success Index (England) of 70.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #375 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 Upton Cross Academy rank in South West?
Upton Cross Academy ranks #375 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #3813 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Upton Cross Academy?
Upton Cross Academy had 113 students in 2025.
Is Upton Cross Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
Upton Cross Academy is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Upton Cross Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Upton Cross Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.