Restormel Academy is an alternative provision academy in St Austell, Cornwall, for children and young people aged 5 to 16.
- Ages 5–16
- 35 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 5 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 35 (places for 42)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Janine Nelson
- Part of
- Wave Multi Academy Trust
- Opened
- 1 June 2013
- Free school meals
- 60% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Cornwall
- School reference (URN)
- 139761
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
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them on the day.
Ofsted
Report card, January 2026: Strong standard in 3 of 6 areas
Inspected in January 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
- SafeguardingMet
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, September 2021).
Contact and getting there
Great Eastern & Great Western, The Sidings, St Austell, PL25 4TJ
Loading the map…
Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
Email me these details
The school’s details, how to get a place and the questions to ask, in your inbox.
Other SEND schools nearby
- Mount Charles School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 0.4 miles
- Doubletrees School Special school · Ages 2–19 · Ofsted: Good 2.8 miles
- Red Moor School Independent · Ages 5–18 5.4 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 Restormel Academy
How do I get a place at Restormel Academy?
Places at Restormel 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 Restormel Academy take?
Aged 5 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Restormel Academy’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in January 2026 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 Restormel Academy?
Great Eastern & Great Western, The Sidings, St Austell, PL25 4TJ, in Cornwall.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.