Fowey River Academy
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Attainment 8 of 39.7 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 39.7
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 48%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- -0.22
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.50, 0.06]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 129 | 39.7 | — | 48.1% | 16.3% | 3.4 |
| 2023/2024 | 102 | 39.8 | -0.22 | 51.0% | 22.5% | 3.5 |
| 2022/2023 | 96 | 39.6 | -0.65 | 43.0% | 36.0% | 3.4 |
| 2021/2022 | 114 | 37.1 | -0.81 | 39.0% | 55.0% | 3.3 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Cornwall for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 140836 |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Ben Eddy |
| Trust | TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | PL23 1HE |
| Latest pupils | 129 |
| FSM eligible | 30.9% |
Contact and identifiers
Windmill, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1HE
www.fracademy.orgView local authority page1726833484| DfE number | 4001 |
| UKPRN | 10045843 |
| Opened | 1 Jun 2014 |
| GIAS updated | 30 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 5 Aug 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 3 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2025 |