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Schools in Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel

A town in Cornwall

  • Town
  • 5 schools and nurseries
  • 161 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are below England. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel at a glance

Strong attendance, weaker results at 11

How Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries52 primary · 1 nursery
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1143%England 62%
  • Free school meals, primary17%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school17%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel

2 mainstream schools in Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel, best first

Secondary Schools in Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel

0 in Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

The Lowen School

Pl18 9ns · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 18

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
25
Pupils per teacher
–
View school The Lowen School

Copper Fields School

Gunnislake, PL18 9EH · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 to 16

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
26
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Copper Fields School

Nurseries in Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel

1 in Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel, highest Ofsted grade first

Special Schools in Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel

2 in Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

The Lowen School

Pl18 9ns · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 18

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
25
Pupils per teacher
–
View school The Lowen School

Copper Fields School

Gunnislake, PL18 9EH · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 to 16

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
26
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Copper Fields School

Private Schools in Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel

2 in Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

The Lowen School

Pl18 9ns · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 18

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
25
Pupils per teacher
–
View school The Lowen School

Copper Fields School

Gunnislake, PL18 9EH · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 to 16

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
26
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Copper Fields School
The map

Every school in Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy, GoodCopper Valley Junior Academy, GoodThe Lowen School, OutstandingCopper Fields School, Expected standard or betterDelaware Pre School, Good
  • Outstanding1
  • Good3
  • Not graded yet1
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

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Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel vs England

How good are Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel

Gunnislake and St Ann's ChapelEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 2 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    43%

    England 62%

    Below England

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    17%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    17%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 3 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding1
  • Good2
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap30%50%70%20182019202320242025
43% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%20%40%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
17% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel has 5 schools and nurseries.

There are 3% fewer pupils than in 2018.

17% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel's state schools each January.

Down 3% since 2018.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel17%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel

How many schools are in Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel?

Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel has 5 schools, including 4 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 1 nursery, 2 independent schools, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel?

The highest-ranked schools in Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel on Eduscope are Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy, Copper Valley Junior Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 1 school rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel, 43% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel is 20.1:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel is 16.7%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel?

There are 161 pupils enrolled across schools in Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel, with 161 in primary. 17.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel?

There are 2 independent schools in Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel, all special schools for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare them on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.

How do I choose the right school in Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 5 schools in Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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