Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy
Address: Drakewalls
Town/City: Gunnislake
County: Cornwall
Postcode: PL18 9EN
Telephone Number: 01822 832550
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-7)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2015
Trust: Bridge Multi-Academy Trust
Sponsor: Bridge Multi-Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Paul Arnold
Capacity: 240
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 70 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 29% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 12.9%

SEN Provisions

  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

URN: 142038
DfE Number: 908/2042
UKPRN: 10049645
UPRN: 100041154935
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Cornwall (E06000052)
Constituency: South East Cornwall (E14001486)
Electoral Ward: Calstock (E05013277)

Easting & Northing: 242286E, 70746N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 30' 57.03" N 4° 13' 32.94" W
Plus Code: 9C2QGQ8F+8M

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Paul Arnold - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Lynn Cox - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2014 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Sue David - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 5 December 2027.
  • Mr Adrian Hines - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 5 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 November 2027.
  • Mrs Ann Millar - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 April 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 April 2026.
  • Spencer Symons - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 October 2027.
  • Mr Nick Walkden - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mr Dave Wright - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 January 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 April 2026.