Best primary schools in St Austell (2026)
St Austell has 5 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Sandy Hill Academy, in the top 30% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 60%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 30% in England |
Sandy Hill Academy St Austell |
70% | 72% | 7% | No rating | |
2 Top 46% in England |
Carclaze Community Primary School St Austell |
65% | 63% | 2% | Report card | |
3 Bottom 39% in England |
Bishop Bronescombe CofE School St Austell · Church of England |
61% | 58% | 0% | Good | |
4 Bottom 33% in England |
Mount Charles School St Austell |
55% | 62% | 5% | Not judged | |
5 Bottom 31% in England |
Pondhu Primary School St Austell |
56% | 47% | 0% | No rating |
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What is the best primary school in St Austell?
On exam results over the last three years, Sandy Hill Academy is the top-ranked primary school in St Austell, in the top 30% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.