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Connor Downs Academy
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Connor Downs Academy
- Primary
- Gwinear-Gwithian TR27 5DH
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
| This inspection | Good |
| Education programmes for young people | Good |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Requires Improvement |
| Outcomes for learners | Requires Improvement |
| Early Years | Good |
| Pupils’ welfare, health and safety | Good |
| Outcomes for students | Good |
| Provision for students with high needs | Requires Improvement |
| Effectiveness of the early years | Good |
| Education courses for young people | Good |
| The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision | Good |
| How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend | Good |
| The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children | Good |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils make strong progress in writing due to secure subject knowledge and improvement in lesson planning.
Success of the Curriculum: Innovative development of outside learning and extensive clubs enrich experiences.
Foundational Skills: Strong start in early years, especially in maths using practical activities like designing minibeast houses.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious curriculum with high expectations; pupils rise to the challenge.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teaching needs to be consistent in addressing gaps in some pupils' learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects need more opportunities for revisiting prior learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress improved in mathematics with above-average results for the most able pupils in 2017.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are keen to learn, resilient, and take great pride in their work. They are exceptionally well mannered.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Maths reinforced through daily tasks; strong culture of reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Assessment used effectively to support those needing help in reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show excellent attitudes with high-quality work and behaviour.
Support for Falling Behind: Training and support have increased teachers' knowledge of new curriculum requirements.
Support for SEND Pupils: Precise learning plans and adapted teaching for SEND pupils.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teaching assistants enable pupils with SEN to develop independence; however, comprehension is impeded by limited vocabulary.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose, with regular staff training and rigorous monitoring.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff nurture pupils' personal development, behaviour, and welfare successfully.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Positive relationships create a safe and nurturing environment.
Parent Feedback: Parents value the caring ethos of the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents are informed about the policy on not authorizing holidays during term time and the impact of absence on progress.
Extracurricular Activities: An extensive range of clubs, sporting activities, visits, and residential trips enhance spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
Outdoor Facilities: Innovative development of the outside learning space enriches pupils' experiences.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have high expectations, and the recent review of topics has resulted in engaging lessons.
Impact on Student Progress: Regular checking and deepening of understanding leads to substantial progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular evaluations and support for teachers have led to improvements.
Teacher Engagement: Staff value training to enhance subject expertise.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective teaching supports confident readers and fluent learners.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teaching is not adapted well enough to cover gaps in previous learning.
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About Us
Connor Downs Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cornwall County, South West.
It has 202 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 79% 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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C+
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.3 | 25.4 | 15.6 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 103 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 104 | 108 |
| 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 | 108 | 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 | 79% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 | 108 2 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 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 | 81% 13 | 55.91% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% 12 | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | 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 | 106 1 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 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 | 68% 8 | 56.91% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 5 | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 | 107 | 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 | 76% | 51.66% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 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 | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.0 | 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 Connor Downs Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
