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Alverton Primary School
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Alverton Primary School
- Primary
- Penzance TR18 4QD
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils show substantial improvements in reading and strong progress in mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: A wide and interesting curriculum helps pupils thrive both personally and academically.
Areas Needing Improvement: Focus needed on helping pupils widen their vocabulary and improve spelling accuracy.
Performance in Maths & Reading: More pupils now make good progress in writing and mathematics; notable improvements in reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional adult support and increased range of reading books help pupils improve.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils exhibit strong attitudes to learning and high standards of behaviour.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers successfully target pupils' different needs in speech and language at an earlier stage.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding and regular staff training ensure pupil safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Full consideration of safeguarding requirements in indoor and outdoor facilities improvements.
Parent Feedback: Almost all parents recommend the school; positive feedback about children’s happiness and progress.
Outdoor Facilities: Transformed outdoor learning facilities create stimulating learning experiences for pupils.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are effective in creating interesting and fun learning experiences.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers have established high standards in mathematics, contributing to pupils' good progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders check performance effectively, ensuring continuous improvement.
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About Us
Alverton Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cornwall County, South West.
It has 390 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 72% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We hope you enjoy visiting our website because we are really proud of our school. Although it is very challenging to capture the special ambiance and spirit of our school in a digital medium, we hope that your visit will give you a taste of life and learning at Alverton School. We strongly encourage you to get in touch with us to set up a visit if you are considering joining our school community after visiting our website. We would be delighted to show you around and answer any questions you may have. The best way to get a feel for the school's atmosphere and ethos is to visit while the students are there, so we also advise you to do that. Please feel free to get in touch with us to discuss how we could collaborate as we are always eager to engage in partnerships with others. .
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 2-11 | 5-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.4 | 17.1 | 13.4 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 103 | 97 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 106 | 99 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 96 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% | 52.78% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% | 6.36% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 110 1 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% 11 | 55.91% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 6 | 7.9% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.0 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 109 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 78% 1 | 56.91% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% 3 | 8.93% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.3 | Well Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 109 | 90 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 91 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% | 51.66% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 7.54% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.3 | Well Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Alverton Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1