About NJA

Newquay Junior Academy is a vibrant, large junior school situated in the heart of the community of Newquay.

The academy is minutes from the beach, Newquay Zoo, the Celtic Barrowfields and Trenance botanical gardens and the children here have the opportunity to explore the local area with regular field trips planning into the curriculum. Newquay Junior itself boosts 20 classrooms, a mixture of the original building, dating back to 1909 and newer developments adding on over the years. There is an extensive library on site which we encourage the children to visit and borrow books from regularly, a newly built sports hall facility in 2016, and our learning hub which supports the emotional and social development of our pupils here. The outdoor space of Newquay Junior comprises of a large sports field, an award winning wildlife garden, a trim trail for the children to enjoy at lunchtimes, quiet areas with bench seating, two large playgrounds and a multi-purpose sports pitch.