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Summercourt Academy | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Summercourt Academy
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Summercourt Academy
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- St. Enoder TR8 5EA
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| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of phonics in Key Stage 1 and grammar, punctuation, and spelling throughout the school are particularly effective.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils make strong progress across subjects with a high proportion achieving top levels in mathematics and writing.
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensure pupils make better use of their targets to improve learning and increase the proportion achieving top levels in reading.
Performance in Maths & Reading: A high proportion achieve top levels in mathematics and writing; fewer achieve top levels in reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional support in English and mathematics lessons for disadvantaged pupils is very effective.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Impeccable behaviour and love of learning with exceptionally positive relationships at all levels.
Support for SEND Pupils: Make strong progress across subjects with highly effective teaching and additional support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Exemplary arrangements for keeping pupils safe, learning about bullying prevention effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff demonstrate high levels of respect and courtesy, leading to respectful behavior from pupils.
Parent Feedback: Highly positive responses to Parent View survey; most parents would recommend the school.
Parental Involvement: Highly successful strategies for engaging parents, including home visits and a pastoral support assistant.
Extracurricular Activities: Enhanced by an extensive range of clubs, including sports, arts, and gardening, and collaborations with other schools.
Outdoor Facilities: Highly stimulating classroom and outdoor environments provide rich, varied experiences.
Teacher Engagement: All staff are highly motivated with high expectations of pupil achievement. Performance management ensures pupil progress is prioritized.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching is at least consistently good, and much is outstanding, leading to sustained pupil progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Need to communicate approach to homework more clearly to parents.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Accurate evaluation of teaching quality through lesson observations, pupil progress analysis, and book scrutiny.
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About Us
Summercourt Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cornwall County, South West.
It has 109 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 69% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Summercourt is a thriving, forward-thinking, warm and hospitable academy that offers a variety of chances for both academic and personal growth. Being the head of school at such a joyful academy is a pleasure and an honour for me. Our passionate staff is committed to fostering and advancing children's learning in collaboration with you and has the highest expectations for each of our kids. Through a comprehensive and balanced curriculum, we hope to encourage a positive attitude toward learning and to offer a variety of experiences. Each child is appreciated for their unique talents, skills, and personality, and we encourage the kids to flourish and realise their full potential as well as to have a strong sense of self-worth and self-belief. Our children and staff are extremely proud of their academy and we hope our enthusiasm and commitment to your child's education comes across on our website. We have an open door policy and collaborate extensively with parents. We appreciate the support of Summercourt's larger community and work to find methods to keep the school at the centre of the neighbourhood. As a member of the "Aspire Multi Academy Trust," we collaborate with other schools and with the trust on behalf of our students. We sincerely hope you enjoy visiting our website. Please schedule a visit with the school secretary if you'd like to see Summercourt Academy and learn more about us.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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C-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | - | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 2-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.4 | 23.8 | 18.3 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 101 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 102 | 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 | 106 | 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 | 69% | 52.78% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | 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 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 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 | 71% 7 | 55.91% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 | 106 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 3 | 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 | 64% 7 | 56.91% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 2 | 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 | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | 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 | 106 | 90 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 71% | 51.66% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Summercourt Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1