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The quality of education Good
Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good
Outcomes for pupils Good
Effectiveness of leadership and management Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Early years provision Good
Leadership and management Good
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Success of the Curriculum: New approaches in reading and math resulting in pupil progress improvements
Foundational Skills: Reading is at the heart of the curriculum; phonics teaching is clear and consistent but needs more progress checks
Areas Needing Improvement: Further training required for staff on phonics, especially for lower-attaining students
Support for Falling Behind: Monitoring effectively identifies pupils needing support; additional training planned for better consistency
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils demonstrate enthusiasm for reading and exhibit positive behaviour
Performance in Maths & Reading: Disadvantaged pupils making strong progress but attainment gaps remain
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff are vigilant about concerns and take proportionate action, including escalating to local authorities when necessary
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding measures are in place; staff well-trained and vigilant
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff record concerns in an organized manner, leading to better student attendance and well-being
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular monitoring and evaluations ensure high teaching standards
Teacher Engagement: Teachers consistently apply new teaching approaches, though further training is needed for consistency
Impact on Student Progress: Strong progress in reading and math due to new approaches; however, some gaps remain
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers need to better check on lower-attaining pupils' progress and comprehension
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Mount Charles School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cornwall County, South West.

It has 367 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.

At this school, 52% 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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Type Academies Academies Academies
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Ofset report Good Outstanding Good
Age range 3-11 3-11 4-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 18.6 28.1 23.4
Proficient Math 103 107 108
Proficient Read 103 106 108
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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Mount Charles School Reviews
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Lack of inclusion. Not all activities tailored for all children with additional SEN needs. Some policies were outdated and not relevant to current standing.
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 103 94 97
Reading 103 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 52% 52.78% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 11% 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 -1.8 Below Average
Writing 0.2 Average
Maths 0.1 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 103 2 94 96
Reading 102 4 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 52% 14 55.91% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 2% 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 -2.4 Below Average
Writing -1.0 Below Average
Maths -2.0 Below 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 105 5 97 94
Reading 106 4 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 66% 25 56.91% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 8% 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 0.3 Average
Writing 0.4 Average
Maths -0.4 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 100 90 93
Reading 102 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 41% 51.66% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 3% 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 -1.6 Below Average
Writing -0.4 Below Average
Maths -3.6 Below Average
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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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Mount Charles School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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