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Perranporth Community Primary School
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Perranporth Community Primary School
- Primary
- Perranzabuloe TR6 0EU
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Effectiveness of the early years | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading has notable strengths and effective action is being taken to improve maths.
Success of the Curriculum: The immersive curriculum helps pupils enjoy lessons and various activities.
Foundational Skills: Strong subject knowledge and high expectations in phonics and terminology are evident.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious learning with well-sequenced plans, ensuring understanding of key concepts.
Areas Needing Improvement: Achievement in mathematics, particularly for girls, needs improvement.
Areas Needing Improvement: Wider subjects need more embedding for consistent progress.
Support for Falling Behind: Immediate help is provided for pupils who need additional support to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are well-behaved and have good attitudes to learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve at or above national averages in key stage 2.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support for pupils to catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are enthusiastic, and bullying is not an issue.
Performance in Maths & Reading: There are notable strengths in reading but some remaining challenges in mathematics.
Support for SEND Pupils: Tailored support ensures SEND pupils thrive.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils’ individual needs are well catered for, enabling strong progress, though some targets need refinement.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say they feel safe and are confident in staff to deal with bullying.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose and staff show a strong understanding of current requirements.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is not an issue; pupils feel well cared for.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff foster positive relationships, contributing to a secure environment.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school and appreciate the staff’s efforts.
Parental Involvement: Parents feel involved as the school takes time to get to know each pupil well.
Parent Feedback: Parents highly recommend the school, often praising staff visibility and inspiration.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy various activities provided through the immersive curriculum.
Extracurricular Activities: A range of clubs such as forest school, craft and netball available.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are well-trained and confident to undertake their roles effectively.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers use assessment information well to guide pupils’ learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Robust procedures are in place for checking the quality of teaching and learning.
Teacher Engagement: Regular training enhances strong subject knowledge.
Impact on Student Progress: High expectations lead to ambitious learning outcomes.
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About Us
Perranporth Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cornwall County, South West.
It has 208 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 77% 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 |
C+
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23 | - | 16.8 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | - | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 110 | - | 109 |
| 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 | 105 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 110 | 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 | 77% | 52.78% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 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 | 6.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | 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 | 104 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 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% 8 | 55.91% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 8 | 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 | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | 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 | 104 4 | 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 | 59% 21 | 56.91% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 12 | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | 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 | 108 | 90 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 80% | 51.66% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | 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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Perranporth Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1