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Mousehole School
- Primary
- Penzance TR19 6QQ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The curriculum is well sequenced with timely support for pupils including those with SEND.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils remember much of what they have learned, especially in subjects with well-developed curricula.
Areas Needing Improvement: Assessment use is inconsistent and not well planned in every subject.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Recent improvements have strengthened the curriculum for early reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: High expectations for behaviour are mostly met; younger pupils need additional support.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers provide timely support, but assessment planning needs improvement.
Support for SEND Pupils: Support for pupils with SEND is matched to their needs, allowing them to learn well alongside peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and pupils trust adults to support them with any problems.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders understand statutory responsibilities, ensuring pupils' safety effectively.
Parent Feedback: Parents mentioned that their children 鈥榓re thriving鈥� at the school and value the extracurricular opportunities.
Parental Involvement: The school involves parents through the online survey, Parent View.
Extracurricular Activities: Staff provide a wide range of extra-curricular clubs, including sports and cookery.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils develop harbour and woodland skills, and the environment supports various activities.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel part of a strong school community, with their well-being considered by leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective pastoral support helps pupils understand physical and mental health importance.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Improving the consistency of assessment across subjects remains a challenge.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teaching quality assessment is improved in some subjects but needs consistency.
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About Us
Mousehole School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cornwall County, South West.
It has 102 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 73% 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 |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 5-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.3 | 17.1 | 24.4 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 103 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 110 | 106 | 107 |
| 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 | 110 | 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 | 73% | 52.78% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 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 | 4.7 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.5 | 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 | 107 | 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 | 90% | 55.91% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 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 | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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.
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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 Mousehole School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1