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Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School
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Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School
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| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of reading has many strengths, especially in the Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 classes where phonics is taught systematically.
Success of the Curriculum: Outcomes in reading and writing are often better than for mathematics. High-quality work in art, design and technology, and music.
Areas Needing Improvement: Work further to eliminate inconsistencies in pupils鈥� progress in mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress in reading and writing is often better than for mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Good additional support is given to disabled pupils or those with special educational needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is outstanding. Pupils show exemplary attitudes to learning and feel extremely safe in school.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel very safe and show excellent understanding of how to stay safe. Behaviour management strategies are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Provision is inclusive, covering consideration of various backgrounds, abilities, faiths, and circumstances.
Parental Involvement: Many parents and carers praise the school for the support it provides for pupils and their families.
Parent Feedback: Opinion is divided amongst parents and carers as to the effectiveness of the school鈥檚 arrangements for communication. Some concerns may be justified.
Extracurricular Activities: Fundraising and links with Africa have enriched pupils鈥� understanding.
Outdoor Facilities: The school鈥檚 glorious setting overlooking the River Tamar adds greatly to the joy of learning.
Teacher Engagement: Teaching is good, engaging, and provides interesting activities. Teachers possess considerable expertise in a range of subjects.
Impact on Student Progress: Most lessons are planned well, although tasks set sometimes do not match the needs of all pupils.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistencies in teaching mean that pupils鈥� achievement is not at the highest level.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers' marking is good in many places but not universally so.
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Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Cornwall County, South West.
It has 187 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 56% 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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Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is Bishop Cornish School.
Children between the ages of 4 and 11 get a Christian-based education at Bishop Cornish School.
Bishop Cornish School is renowned for maintaining excellent standards.
We make an effort to provide a regulated, disciplined, and joyful workplace.
This, in our opinion, allows students to work and play while achieving high levels of brilliance and preparing them to play a helpful and supportive role in society.
Our goal is to make our school a joyful and welcoming environment where kids can grow in their personalities and abilities and realise their full potential.
The basis upon which we construct constructive attitudes toward learning and achievement is the Governors' policy of only hiring instructors with the best potential.
The school provides numerous chances for students to succeed in their intellectual, creative, musical, and physical pursuits.
Our school's ethos is based on this.
In the school, parents are welcome.
The foundations of a primary education are crucial for a child's future happiness and quality of life.
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Children between the ages of 4 and 11 get a Christian-based education at Bishop Cornish School.
Bishop Cornish School is renowned for maintaining excellent standards.
We make an effort to provide a regulated, disciplined, and joyful workplace.
This, in our opinion, allows students to work and play while achieving high levels of brilliance and preparing them to play a helpful and supportive role in society.
Our goal is to make our school a joyful and welcoming environment where kids can grow in their personalities and abilities and realise their full potential.
The basis upon which we construct constructive attitudes toward learning and achievement is the Governors' policy of only hiring instructors with the best potential.
The school provides numerous chances for students to succeed in their intellectual, creative, musical, and physical pursuits.
Our school's ethos is based on this.
In the school, parents are welcome.
The foundations of a primary education are crucial for a child's future happiness and quality of life.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.6 | 25.8 | 19.9 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 106 |
| 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 | 100 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 56% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -4.5 | Well Below 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 | 103 1 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 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 | 73% 1 | 55.91% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 4 | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 1 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 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 | 72% 4 | 56.91% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 23 | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | 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 | 103 | 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 | 68% | 51.66% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 26% | 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 | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | -2.4 | Below 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1