Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Drakewalls Gunnislake Cornwall PL18 9EN |
| Reference Number | 142038 |
Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy continues to uphold its strong educational standards since its previous inspection. The school creates a vibrant and nurturing environment where pupils develop confidence and a love for learning from an early age. The commitment of school and trust leaders is evident in their ambitious curriculum, which effectively builds knowledge across various subjects, while also promoting strong communication skills. Parents express high satisfaction with the school's positive impact on their children's development. Despite these strengths, there are areas requiring attention, particularly regarding a small cohort of pupils who have not been provided with precise support to meet the school's high standards in certain aspects. This oversight has led to these pupils lacking the necessary strategies for success. Overall, the school shows promise in maintaining quality education while addressing these challenges for complete inclusivity and success for all students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 81 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.38%
Girls: 50.62% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 16.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 16.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| 2 | 16 | 15 | 31 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.2% |
| White & Asian | 2.5% |
| White, Other | 1.2% |
| African | 1.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 01 Apr 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Apr 2025 | School inspection |
| 25 Sep 2018 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate confidence and happiness.
- Strong emphasis on language and communication from early years.
- Ambitious curriculum that builds a rich body of knowledge.
- Effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers.
- Prioritization of reading and oracy across the school.
- High-quality written work produced by pupils.
- Strong promotion of pupils' wider development and social values.
- Effective partnerships with families to improve attendance.
Areas for Improvement
- A small number of pupils lack specific support to meet high expectations.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 49 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 77 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 38 | 32 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 77 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 30 | 30 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 77 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 40 | 28 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 77 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 30 | 27 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 77 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 23 | 35 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 77 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 27 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 77 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 30 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 77 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 38 | 27 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 77 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 39 | 24 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 77 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 31 | 31 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 77 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 62 | 15 |
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 6 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Copper Valley Junior Academy
Chapel Street, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9NA |
0.77 miles |
|
Harrowbarrow Primary Academy
School Road, Harrowbarrow, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 8BQ |
1.47 miles |
|
Calstock Community Primary School
Back Road, Calstock, Cornwall, PL18 9QL |
1.59 miles |
|
Gulworthy Primary Academy
Gulworthy, Devon, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8JA |
1.98 miles |
|
St Dominic CofE Primary School
St Dominic, St Dominick, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6SU |
2.27 miles |
|
Bere Alston Primary Academy
Station Road, Bere Alston, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 7AU |
2.66 miles |
|
Tavistock Primary & Nursery School
Plymouth Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8BX |
3.81 miles |
|
St Mellion Church of England Primary School
Church Lane, St. Mellion, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6RG |
3.83 miles |
|
Callington Primary School
24 Saltash Road, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 7EF |
3.97 miles |
|
Whitchurch Community Primary School
School Road, Whitchurch, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9SR |
4.17 miles |
|
Lamerton CofE Primary Academy
Lamerton, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8RJ |
4.22 miles |
|
St Andrew's Church of England Academy
Buckland Monachorum, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 7NA |
4.43 miles |
|
St Rumon's Church of England (VC) Infants School
Dolvin Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9EA |
4.43 miles |
|
St Peter's Church of England (VA) Junior School
School Close, Greenlands Estate, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9HW |
4.54 miles |
|
Stoke Climsland School
Stoke Climsland, Stoke Climsland School, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 8ND |
4.61 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Copper Fields School
Delaware Road, Drakewalls, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9EH |
0.09 miles |
|
The Lowen School
Lower Dimson Farm, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9NS |
0.85 miles |
|
Quay View School
Bere Alston, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 7EX |
1.48 miles |
|
Tavistock College
Crowndale Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8DD |
3.64 miles |
|
Callington Community College
Launceston Road, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 7DR |
3.81 miles |
|
Castlebridge School
62 Plymouth Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8BU |
3.91 miles |
|
Mount Kelly
Parkwood Road, Tavistock, PL19 0HZ |
4.88 miles |