Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy
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Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy is a sponsored academy in Gunnislake for boys and girls aged 2 to 7. It has 70 pupils and room for 240. About 13 in every 100 pupils come from a low-income family, far fewer than at most schools in England. We give it 14 out of 100. That puts it well below schools like it, ahead of 19% of the 50 schools most like it.
Drakewalls, Gunnislake, PL18 9EN01822 832550coppervalleyinfantandnurseryacademy.co.ukMrs Lynn Cox headteacherAll details
Ofsted
Ofsted hasn't published an inspection for this school yet.
Results
Year 6 results (SATs), summer 2024
17 children took the tests. Here is how they did against every state primary in England. With a year group this small, a couple of children can move the percentages a long way.
All Year 6 measures, year by year
| Measure | 2024 | 2023 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016† | Cornwall | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils tested | 17 | 21 | 30 | 15 | 21 | 18 | – | – |
| Reached the expected level at 11Expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 35% | 57% | 40% | 60% | 48% | 56% | 58% | 62% |
| Working above the expected levelHigher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 5% | 10% | 7% | 0% | 11% | 7% | 8% |
| Reading scoreReading average scaled score | 104.0 | 102.0 | 102.0 | 103.0 | 102.0 | 103.0 | 105.1 | 105.3 |
| Maths scoreMaths average scaled score | 101.0 | 101.0 | 100.0 | 105.0 | 100.0 | 102.0 | 103.2 | 104.2 |
| Grammar and spelling scoreGPS average scaled score | 101.0 | 99.0 | 102.0 | 105.0 | 105.0 | 103.0 | 103.6 | 105.1 |
| Expected level: readingReading expected standard | 71% | 67% | 50% | 73% | 62% | 61% | – | – |
| Expected level: mathsMaths expected standard | 47% | 71% | 57% | 67% | 52% | 61% | – | – |
| Expected level: writingWriting expected standard (teacher assessed) | 65% | 62% | 70% | 73% | 81% | 72% | – | – |
| Reading progressReading progress score | – | -0.4 | -4.2 | -0.9 | -0.1 | +2.4 | – | – |
| Maths progressMaths progress score | – | -0.8 | -5.1 | +1.6 | -2.1 | -0.1 | – | – |
| Expected level: low-income pupilsExpected standard, disadvantaged | 25% | 57% | 43% | – | 29% | 57% | – | – |
| Expected level: other pupilsExpected standard, non-disadvantaged | 44% | 57% | 39% | – | 57% | 55% | – | – |
† These results are for Delaware Community Primary School, the school this one replaced in December 2015. Same building and the same children. It got a new registration number, usually because it joined an academy trust.
Does every child do well here?
A good school does well by every child, not just on average. Each row compares two groups of pupils here. The grey marks show the same two groups across England. 1 of the 3 gaps is smaller than the gap across England. When a group has fewer than about ten pupils, its figures jump around a lot from year to year.
At the end of primary school, 2024
Low-income means the child has had free school meals at some point in the last six years. A group's figure isn't published when it has fewer than six pupils.
Getting a place
Admissions policy not published.
147 places were empty (70% of the total), so almost everyone who applies gets in. Pupil numbers have fallen by 62% since 2021/22, so places are getting easier to find.
Each council publishes its own figures on how many families applied and how far away the last child to get a place lived. We are adding councils one at a time. If you have a link to Cornwall council's admissions booklet, send it to us.
Who goes here
Who a school teaches matters. That is why our score compares it with schools that take in a similar mix of children, not with every school in the country.
Specialist SEND provision. SEN unit with 3 pupils, for autism.
To get a place in the unit or resourced provision, a child normally needs an education, health and care plan (EHCP) that names the school. Other schools in Cornwall with autism provision.
The most common needs among pupils getting extra support: language and communications needs (2), Autistic spectrum disorder (1), Moderate learning difficulty (1), SEN support but no specialist assessment of type of need (1), emotional and mental health (1).
How the mix of pupils has changed
| Census | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils on roll | 70 | 81 | 159 | 172 | 188 | 172 |
| Pupils from low-income familiesFree school meals | 13% | 12% | 18% | 20% | 14% | 17% |
| Pupils learning EnglishEnglish as an additional language | 0% | 1% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Pupils getting extra supportSEN support | – | 7% | 8% | 8% | 8% | 8% |
| Pupils with an EHC planEducation, health and care plans | – | 1% | 6% | 5% | 5% | 4% |
Attendance and behaviour
In 2024/25 pupils were in school 92.8% of the time. Across similar schools in England it was 94.8%.
Attendance year by year
| Measure | 2024/25 | 2023/24 | 2022/23 | 2021/22 | 2020/21 | 2018/19 | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sessions missedOverall absence | 7.2% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 7.9% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Missed with permissionAuthorised absence | 4.7% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 7.0% | 3.0% | 4.1% | – |
| Missed without permissionUnauthorised absence | 2.5% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | – |
| Pupils missing a lot of schoolPersistent absence | 12.8% | 26.8% | 16.3% | 22.2% | 7.5% | 10.4% | 12.8% |
| SuspensionsSuspension rate | 2.5 | 13.8 | 19.2 | 8.0 | 1.7 | – | – |
| Permanent exclusionsPermanent exclusions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – |
Staff and money
From the government's count of school staff in November 2025 and the school's published accounts.
Money
From the academy accounts return, year to August 2025. The per-pupil figures are compared with other primary schools in England that report their accounts the same way.
Reserves are the money left over at the end of the year, kept back for emergencies and big projects. Being in the red year after year is a warning sign. Very large reserves can mean money sitting in the bank instead of being spent on today's pupils. Academy figures are rounded to the nearest £1,000 and include a share of any money the trust holds centrally.
The area around the school
Crime figures come from police.uk. The police record each crime at the nearest of a fixed set of map points rather than the exact spot, so “within 500 m” is only rough. House prices are from HM Land Registry sales nearby over the last two years.
Nearby schools
The closest primary schools, nearest first. Hover over a row to see it on the map.
| School | Type | Distance | Pupils | Ofsted | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Valley Junior Academy | Academy | 0.8 miles | 91 | Good 2022 | 7 | Compare |
| Harrowbarrow Primary Academy | Academy | 1.5 miles | 91 | Requires improvement 2023 | 5 | Compare |
| Calstock Community Primary School | Council | 1.6 miles | 60 | Report card 2026 | 44 | Compare |
| Gulworthy Primary Academy | Academy | 2.0 miles | 90 | No overall grade 2025 | 73 | Compare |
| St Dominic CofE Primary School | Academy | 2.3 miles | 83 | No overall grade 2024 | 84 | Compare |
| Bere Alston Primary Academy | Academy | 2.7 miles | 106 | Good 2024 | 15 | Compare |
| Tavistock Primary & Nursery School | Foundation | 3.8 miles | 321 | Good 2019 | 17 | Compare |
| St Mellion Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3.8 miles | 33 | Good 2023 | 5 | Compare |
Compared with schools like it
Our score compares Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy with the 42 schools in England whose pupils are most like its own. We match on family income, how many children are learning English, special needs, the neighbourhood, the size of the school and how it admits pupils. Those 42 schools are dotted all over the country, so we don't list them. What matters is where this school sits among them.
Nearby schools with a similar mix of pupils that score higher
Of those 42 schools, these are within 25 km and score at least five points more than Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy, nearest first. A school with the same kind of pupils and a higher score is the fairest sign that it gets more out of them.
| School | Type | Distance | Pupils | Ofsted | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egloskerry Primary School | Academy | 13.7 miles | 79 | Good 2020 | 65 | Compare |
How the score was worked out
The score is out of 100. A 14 means that once everything below is added up, this school comes out ahead of 14% of primary schools in England. Results bounce around from year to year, especially in small schools, so we also show a likely range: 4 to 43. That range is wide enough that the school could sit in the next band, so take the band as a rough guide rather than a verdict. Every part is judged against schools with a similar mix of pupils. For small schools we pull each part towards the group average, so one unusual year can't swing the score too far.
| What we looked at | How much it counts | Against schools like it | Effect on the score | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results over three years | 25% | below | -0.16 | 2024 and 2023 results; 17 pupils |
| Ofsted inspection | 0% | no data | – | |
| Progress pupils make | 20% | in line | -0.01 | DfE progress measure; 17 pupils |
| Direction of travel over five years | 10% | well below | -0.19 | results and attendance falling year on year |
| Attendance and behaviour | 10% | below | -0.05 | 2024/25; 47 pupils |
| Results, allowing for the mix of pupils | 10% | well below | -0.15 | Attainment relative to schools with a similar intake; 17 pupils |
| What parents say | 0% | no data | – |
Worked out on 13 September 2026 (method v1). Read how the score works, including every weight and the checks we run. Think a number is wrong? Tell us.
Questions parents ask
Is Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy a good school?
The figures are weak. Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy scores 14 out of 100. That is well below schools that take in a similar mix of pupils, and ahead of 19% of the 50 schools most like it in England. The score could fairly be anywhere from 4 to 43, so a few points either way between schools doesn't mean much. Its results have been slipping over the last five years.
How good are Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy's SATs results?
In summer 2024, 35% of Year 6 children reached the expected level in reading, writing and maths. Across England it was 62%. 6% went further and reached the higher level. The year group was small, so the percentages jump around a lot from year to year.
How many pupils does Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy have?
70 pupils aged 2 to 7 were on the roll in January 2026. It has 240 places, so it is 29% full.
Is Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy oversubscribed?
Probably not. 147 places were empty in 2024/25 (70% of the total), so most families who apply get a place.
What is attendance like at Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy?
Pupils were in school 92.8% of the time in 2024/25. Similar schools in England managed 94.8%. 13% of pupils missed at least a tenth of the year.
How big are the classes at Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy?
The average class had 14.0 pupils in January 2026. Across England it was 25.4. No class had more than 30 pupils.
Does Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy have specialist SEND provision?
Yes. It has sen unit for autism. To get a place there, a child normally needs an education, health and care plan (EHCP) that names the school.
These answers come straight from the figures on this page and update when new data comes out.
Contact and details
- Address
- Drakewalls, Gunnislake, PL18 9EN
- Telephone
- 01822 832550
- Website
- www.coppervalleyinfantandnurseryacademy.co.uk
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lynn Cox
- Type of school
- Sponsored academy (Academy sponsor led, academies)
- Phase
- Primary school, ages 2-7, with nursery
- Gender
- Mixed
- Multi-academy trust
- Bridge Multi-Academy Trust (15 schools)
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Ward
- Calstock
- Constituency
- South East Cornwall
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
- Opened
- 1 December 2015 (new provision)
- URN
- 142038 · LAESTAB 9082042 · UKPRN 10049645
- Formerly
- Delaware Community Primary School
Where these figures come from
- School details: Department for Education, Get Information About Schools, refreshed daily (this page rebuilt 13 September 2026).
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, monthly; latest publication in our data 27 August 2026.
- Year 6 results: DfE key stage 2 tables, 2023/24.
- Attendance: DfE pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25 full year.
- Pupil characteristics: DfE school census, January 2026.
- Staff: DfE school workforce census, November 2025.
- Class sizes: DfE schools, pupils and their characteristics, January 2026.
- Pupil premium: DfE allocations and conditions of grant, 2026 to 2027.
- Money: DfE financial benchmarking and insights tool, academy accounts return 2024/25.
- Neighbourhood: police.uk street-level crime, HM Land Registry price paid data, NaPTAN bus stops, English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
- All under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Full list and update calendar.