North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy is an alternative provision academy in Bodmin, Cornwall, for children and young people aged 5 to 16.
- Ages 5–16
- 47 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 5 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 47 (places for 75)
- Headteacher
- Mr Huw Morgan (Principal)
- Part of
- Wave Multi Academy Trust
- Opened
- 1 June 2013
- Free school meals
- 68.1% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Cornwall
- School reference (URN)
- 139759
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Cornwall council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, April 2015; school remains Good (June 2024)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in April 2015. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, June 2024).
Contact and getting there
3-5 Barn Lane, Bodmin, PL31 1LZ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Beacon Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.1 miles
- Bodmin College Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 0.8 miles
- Bosvena School Special school · Ages 5–16 4.1 miles
By need in Cornwall: Autism (18) · SEMH (14) · Moderate learning (14) · Severe learning (14) · Speech and language (13) · Dyslexia and SpLD (11) · Physical (11) · Hearing (9) · Vision (9) · Multi-sensory (9) · PMLD (8)
Questions about North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy
How do I get a place at North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy?
Places at North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Cornwall council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy take?
Aged 5 to 16, boys and girls.
What is North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in June 2024 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy?
3-5 Barn Lane, Bodmin, PL31 1LZ, in Cornwall.
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