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Saltash Community School
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- Saltash PL12 4AY
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Based on the inspection date: 25 March 2024
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils show a positive attitude to their learning; bullying is rare.
Academic Progress: Some pupils do not learn as well as they could due to teaching weaknesses.
Academic Progress: Improving but below expectations; focus needed
Behaviour and Attitudes: Consistent application of listening strategies; varied pupil support
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have appropriate subject knowledge.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers adapt to help pupils with SEND learn effectively.
Qualifications and Training: Middle leadership strengthened with external support
Current Educational Practices: Improved curriculum planning and lesson delivery
Current Educational Practices: Teaching of the curriculum has weaknesses.
Strengths and Challenges: Leadership improvements; ongoing work needed
Communication: Leaders quickly identify and support pupils at risk of harm, working with external services.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give views via Ofsted Parent View.
Communication: Improve engagement and communication; wider consultation needed
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Bullying is rare and leaders act swiftly when it occurs.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have not acted quickly enough to improve the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Need greater parent and pupil support
Actions for Quality Improvement: Accelerated curriculum changes; varied understanding
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare; leaders act swiftly and effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong relationships with pupils ensure a safe environment.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils participate in activities like cookery, board games, and French films.
Career Counselling Services: Effective careers programme; pupils complete work experience.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Post-16 pathways evening supports next steps consideration.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Teachers understand the needs of pupils with SEND and adapt accordingly.
Subjects Offered: A broad and well-sequenced curriculum runs from Year 7 to Year 13.
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Saltash Community School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cornwall County, South West.
It has 1202 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 34% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
92.30% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.2 | - | 18.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 34% | 98% | 25% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 4.50% | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | -0.45 | 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 | 40.4 | 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% | 28.41% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 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 | 23% | 19.39% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 6.84% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 10.52% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.34 | 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 | 92% | 90.97% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 227 | 154 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 80.69% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 53.09% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 38% | 13.29% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 8.54% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 5.89% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5.11% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 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 | -0.27 | 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 | 44.9 | 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 | 35% | 31.02% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 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 | 24% | 20.95% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 9.48% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 13.02% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.74 | 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 | 94% | 90.89% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 225 | 149 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 85.66% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 54.91% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 40% | 15.83% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 8.8% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.09% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.2% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 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 | -0.39 | 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 | 42.2 | 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 | 35% 3 | 31.55% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% 4 | 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 | 29% | 26.5% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 1 | 10.88% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 16.53% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.57 | 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 | 227 | 149 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 83.79% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 59.14% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 37% | 18.03% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.03% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 6.48% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.69% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 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 | -0.48 | 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 | 40.4 | 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 | 32% 4 | 29.26% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% 12 | 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 | 26% | 23.55% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 7 | 9.21% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% 1 | 14.66% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.36 | 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 | 96% | 84.61% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 231 | 160 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 78.79% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 59% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 18.89% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.18% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 2.57% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 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 | -0.42 | 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 | 39.2 | 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 | 28% | 29.03% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 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 | 20% | 23.32% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 12.35% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 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 | 96% | 90.29% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 232 | 166 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 83.54% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 61.92% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 20.17% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 12% | 4.92% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.35 | 29.77 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.26 | 28.54 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.50% | 12.01% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 55 | 279 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 55% | 43.73% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 15% | 8% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 32.47% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 11.87% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.68 | 34.94 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.22 | 34.9 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.3% | 19.49% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 59 | 376 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 42% | 46% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 5.93% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 44% | 31% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 14.07% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.63 1 | 32.13 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.80 | 32.79 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.1% | 13.69% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 117 | 427 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 57% | 47.38% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 7.15% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 28.08% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 13.31% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.54 | 29.77 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.54 1 | 30.62 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.5% | 12.42% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 25 | 67.71% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 6.21% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 21% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 15% | 4.5% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.34 | 26.15 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.84 | 28.42 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.4% | 10.51% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 35 | 80.42% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 8.08% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 37% | 32.25% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.08% | 4.23% |
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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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Saltash Community School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1