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St Stephen Churchtown Academy | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
St Stephen Churchtown Academy
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St Stephen Churchtown Academy
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- St. Stephen-in-Brannel PL26 7NZ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics is taught well with a higher proportion of pupils meeting the standard in the phonics screening check than the national average
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum promotes pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural understanding well, and provides pupils with a breadth of knowledge in a range of subjects
Foundational Skills: Children learn to read from the moment they start; phonics is well taught.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is ambitious and well-implemented.
Areas Needing Improvement: The curriculum does not deepen pupils’ understanding in all subjects beyond mathematics, science, and English
Areas Needing Improvement: Historic gaps in older pupils’ knowledge need addressing.
Performance in Maths & Reading: By the end of Year 1, a greater proportion of pupils meet the expected standard in phonics screening check; pupils’ attainment in reading is now high in almost all year groups
Support for Falling Behind: Timely interventions and additional challenge and support help accelerate pupils’ progress
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show high levels of respect towards each other and adults; behaviour has improved and is now good
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils become confident, fluent readers and improve in times tables.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra help is provided for pupils needing to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils typically behave well and have high expectations.
Support for SEND Pupils: The support for pupils who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities is highly effective, enabling these pupils to make good progress
Support for SEND Pupils: Swift identification and support provided for those with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils who experienced bullying in other schools are overwhelmingly positive about the difference St Stephen has made; parents value the work to keep children safe
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective family support and very good links with external services ensure appropriate support when needed
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe, and bullying is managed well.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School promotes welfare through values and discussions.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very positive about the school but would appreciate greater communication about events
Parental Involvement: Parents are particularly appreciative of the broad range of sporting activities their children have access to in school
Parent Feedback: Majority of parents recommend the school proudly.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils have access to a broad PE curriculum and a wealth of sports clubs within and beyond the school day
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of clubs, including sports and arts.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is high; they feel part of an effective team and value the professional development they receive
Impact on Student Progress: Personalised professional development for staff has led to strong progress for pupils
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders make regular checks on the quality of teaching and provide high-quality and precise feedback to staff
Teaching Staff Challenges: Many middle leaders are new to their role, working to ensure teachers have strong subject knowledge
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About Us
St Stephen Churchtown Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cornwall County, South West.
It has 297 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 68% 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 |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 5-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25.8 | 14.6 | 15.5 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 98 | - |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 102 | - |
| 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 | 104 | 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 | 68% | 52.78% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | 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 | 105 1 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 3 | 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 | 58% 1 | 55.91% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 11 | 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 | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 1 | 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 | 57% 3 | 56.91% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 13 | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | 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 | 105 | 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 | 54% | 51.66% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | 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
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Stephen Churchtown Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1