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Mounts Bay Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)

Mounts Bay Academy
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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Previous inspection grade Outstanding
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Academic Progress: Pupils develop strong knowledge across the curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, bullying is rare and resolved quickly.
Qualifications and Training: Leaders pay great attention to the training needs of staff.
Current Educational Practices: Up-to-date safeguarding training for all staff.
Strengths and Challenges: Positive relationships between staff and pupils; no major challenges noted.
Communication: Parents are informed about school events and child’s progress.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give their opinions.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders act speedily and appropriately when issues arise.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Well-sequenced curriculum in most subjects.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with quickly by staff.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders are tenacious in ensuring pupil safety.
Extracurricular Offerings: Range of clubs such as choir, drama and sport.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils enjoy learning subjects and extracurricular activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Students learn a range of water sports in the local bay.
Career Counselling Services: Well-designed careers education; meets Baker Clause requirements.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils feel supported in making decisions about their next steps.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND receive tailored support and have equal access to the curriculum.
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Mounts Bay Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cornwall County, South West.

It has 1031 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.

At this school, 44% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type Academies Academies Academies
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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 11-16 11-18 11-16
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 17.2 - 15.8
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 44% 98% 51%
Grade 5 or above A Level - 35.00% -
Day Fees - - -
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Mounts Bay Academy Reviews
3 (1 review)
they care way too much about the wrong things. studets dont have a voice on what happens to them. creative subjects are underfunded. teachers vary, music, art, some core subject teachers care but there are many teachers that are too bothered about the small things and the higher ranked teachers seem to care about the schools image and reputation more than the kids. Uniform is very strict and unreasonable. Humphry davy has a more relaxed...
Secondary Exam Result

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.40 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 45.1 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 44% 28.41% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 65% 44.59% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 39% 19.39% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 15% 6.84% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 24% 10.52% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 3.89 2.88 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 93% 90.97% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 198 154 144
Pupils staying in education 85% 80.69% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 83% 53.09% 32.73%
School sixth forms 2% 13.29% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 0% 8.54% 10.22%
Other education destinations 0% 5.89% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 7% 5.11% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 5.29% 3.59%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.38 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 47.7 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 47% 31.02% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 74% 47.18% 45.33%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 45% 20.95% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 21% 9.48% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 32% 13.02% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 4.18 3.08 2.97

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 97% 90.89% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 163 149 141
Pupils staying in education 96% 85.66% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 93% 54.91% 34.03%
School sixth forms 2% 15.83% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 0% 8.8% 10.38%
Other education destinations 1% 6.09% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 3.2% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 0% 2% 2.13%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.1 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 48.2 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 42% 8 31.55% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 72% 12 50.25% 43.41%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 72% 26.5% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 16% 2 10.88% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 34% 2 16.53% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 4.27 3.25 2.88

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 94% 89.93% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 178 149 135
Pupils staying in education 90% 83.79% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 90% 59.14% 33.25%
School sixth forms 0% 18.03% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.03% 8.45%
Other education destinations 1% 6.48% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 3.69% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 2.48% 2.75%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.02 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 47.1 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 34% 1 29.26% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 60% 8 45.95% 42.62%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 76% 23.55% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 18% 3 9.21% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 32% 7 14.66% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 4.23 3.06 2.84

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 97% 84.61% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 195 160 140
Pupils staying in education 91% 78.79% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 91% 59% 28.31%
School sixth forms - 18.89% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0% 9.08%
Other education destinations - 0.18% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 2.57% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment - 1.57% 2.05%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.09 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 47.3 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 33% 29.03% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 52% 45.9% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 73% 23.32% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 21% 12.35% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 25% 13.71% 16.26%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 95% 90.29% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 180 166 145
Pupils staying in education 92% 83.54% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider 92% 61.92% 30.58%
School sixth forms 0% 20.17% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0% 8.95%
Other education destinations 0% 4.5% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 4.92% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 3% 2.45%
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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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Mounts Bay Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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