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Fowey River Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Fowey River Academy
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- Fowey PL23 1HE
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Too many pupils do not enjoy their learning, improvements needed for a consistently high quality of education
Behaviour and Attitudes: Some pupils persist in showing negative attitudes, affecting the learning environment
Qualifications and Training: Some teachers deliver lessons outside their specialist area, lacking expertise
Current Educational Practices: Assessment not used effectively to check secure learning
Strengths and Challenges: Early career teachers haven鈥檛 received acceptable support
Opportunities for Involvement: Significant number of parents share view that pupils do not enjoy school
Communication: Leaders have made improvements since previous inspection
Parent Satisfaction: A significant number of parents share the view that pupils do not enjoy their experience
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders have taken action to improve behaviour, but issues persist
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders encourage pupils to be ambitious, but curriculum planning is inconsistent
Managing Bullying and Safety: Some pupils hesitate to report incidents of poor behaviour or bullying
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Most pupils feel safe, but new behaviour policy is confusing and inconsistently applied
Extracurricular Offerings: Many pupils participate in the weekly 鈥楨nrich鈥� programme
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Broadens pupils鈥� opportunities and provides valuable experiences
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils benefit from learning about active, healthy lifestyles
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive guidance on CV creation and interview success
Preparation for Sixth Form: School hosts careers fair for colleges and employers
Managing and Supporting SEND: Most complex needs met, but others struggle due to lack of consistent support
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About Us
Fowey River Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cornwall County, South West.
It has 632 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 33% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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B
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.5 | 15.1 | 15.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 33% | 48% | 28% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| 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 | -0.65 | 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 | 39.6 | 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 | 33% | 28.41% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 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 | 36% | 19.39% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 6.84% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 10.52% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.43 | 2.88 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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 | 95% | 90.97% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 123 | 154 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 80.69% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 56% | 53.09% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 13.29% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 28% | 8.54% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 5.89% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 5.11% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 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 | -0.81 | 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 | 37.1 | 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 | 25% | 31.02% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 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 | 55% | 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 | 15% | 13.02% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.25 | 3.08 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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 | 88% | 90.89% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 119 | 149 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 85.66% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 54.91% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 15.83% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 36% | 8.8% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.09% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.2% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2% | 2.13% |
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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 | -0.18 | 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 | 45.1 | 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 | 36% 3 | 31.55% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% 2 | 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 | 54% | 26.5% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% 6 | 10.88% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% 5 | 16.53% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.94 | 3.25 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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 | 91% | 89.93% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 107 | 149 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 83.79% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 82% | 59.14% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 18.03% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.03% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.48% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.69% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 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 | -0.35 | 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 | 42.6 | 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 | 33% 9 | 29.26% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 1 | 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 | 41% | 23.55% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% 19 | 9.21% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% 10 | 14.66% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.72 | 3.06 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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 | 90% | 84.61% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 140 | 160 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 78.79% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 83% | 59% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 18.89% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.18% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.57% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 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 | -0.06 | 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 | 47.7 | 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 | 42% | 29.03% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 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 | 50% | 23.32% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 27% | 12.35% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% | 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 鈥� 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% | 90.29% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 145 | 166 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 83.54% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 83% | 61.92% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 20.17% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.92% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3% | 2.45% |
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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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Fowey River Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1