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St Mewan Community Primary School
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St Mewan Community Primary School
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- St. Mewan PL26 7DP
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching across the school is typically characterised by high expectations in English and mathematics, strong relationships with pupils and productive classroom environments.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is enhanced by carefully crafted visits, and planning for computing and music is strong.
Foundational Skills: Consistent focus on reading and fluency, phonics support for all pupils
Success of the Curriculum: Broad and interesting curriculum, ambitious and accessible to all
Areas Needing Improvement: Expectations are not consistently high across all other subjects; teachers need to have high expectations for learning in all subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' progress and attainment in 2017 were above the national average at both key stage 1 and key stage 2.
Support for Falling Behind: The mathematics leader ensures prompt and precise interventions for further improvement within the subject.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The behaviour of pupils during the school day is impressive and attitudes to learning are strong.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils become confident and fluent readers
Support for Falling Behind: Extensive support for struggling pupils to catch up quickly
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show positive attitudes and enthusiasm
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff are well trained in safeguarding, and they take timely and appropriate actions to keep pupils safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Governors are proactive in managing risks related to site security and diligent in safety inspections and fire drills.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Positive safeguarding culture putting pupils’ interests first
Parent Feedback: Parents support the view that their children are kept safe in school and believe that their child is well looked after.
Parental Involvement: School staff listen to parents' views, and there is a strong sense of belonging in the school community.
Parent Feedback: Parents report staff nurture and encourage children
Parental Involvement: Parents encouraged to support phonics learning at home
Extracurricular Activities: The curriculum is enhanced by visits that help pupils develop their knowledge and skills.
Extracurricular Activities: Numerous clubs including choir, coding, and sports
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are provided with appropriate support and training to improve overall pupil achievement.
Impact on Student Progress: An increased proportion of pupils are making good progress in mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders have an accurate picture of the school's strengths and weaknesses, using this information to identify steps for improvement.
Teacher Engagement: Staff receive regular expert guidance and feel valued
Impact on Student Progress: Clear instructions and independent application lead to success
Teaching Staff Challenges: Variation in the quality of work in different subjects and classes indicates that teachers’ expectations are not consistently high.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective collegial support by learning staff and reasonable adjustments
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About Us
St Mewan Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cornwall County, South West.
It has 448 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 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 |
C+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.8 | 18.2 | 18.6 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 104 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 105 | 103 |
| 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 | 16% | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | 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 | 106 3 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 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 | 62% 4 | 55.91% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 3 | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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 | 103 4 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 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 | 58% 27 | 56.91% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 7 | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0 | - |
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 | 107 | 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 | 85% | 51.66% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 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 | 3.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mewan Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1