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Penair School
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- Truro TR1 1TN
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress in English and mathematics, achieving above national average results.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Vast majority of pupils display positive attitudes and good behaviour in lessons.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are subject specialists with high expectations of pupils.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers adapt their teaching to meet the needs of pupils and use skilful questioning.
Strengths and Challenges: High-quality teaching noted in English and maths; some weaker teaching areas are being addressed.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents appreciate extracurricular activities and clubs available at the school.
Communication: Clear communication with parents through strong safeguarding culture and support networks.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents express satisfaction with the support and safety provided for pupils.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders effectively hold staff accountable and manage performance to improve education quality.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Focused plans for future improvement with clear vision and high expectations communicated to staff.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is infrequent and well managed by staff; strong safeguarding culture in place.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils are well cared for individually with comprehensive support networks.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs, societies, and the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme offered.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Strong system to support both academic responsibilities and extracurricular activities.
Career Counselling Services: Well-constructed program of careers education starting from Year 7 with strong local links.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with special educational needs receive well-targeted support and make good progress.
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Penair School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cornwall County, South West.
It has 1186 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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In April 2011, Penair Secondary School converted to an Academy Trust. We have more than 1,150 students who range in age from 11 to 16 and are headquartered in Truro, Cornwall. Penair is an inclusive school that is committed to ensuring that every student makes good progress and has the chance to pursue the academic interests that they have. Our goal is to build a high-quality, loving community where everyone is valued for who they are and what they might grow into. Every student has the right to a comprehensive, well-rounded, and purposeful education, according to Penair. Our goal is to maximise each child's potential and support their success to the fullest extent possible. We pride ourselves on providing a wide selection of great extracurricular activities at Penair School in addition to our extensive subject offerings.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.7 | 15.1 | 15.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 50% | 48% | 30% |
| 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 | -0.03 | 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 | 45.3 | 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 | 50% | 28.41% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 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 | 20% | 19.39% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 6.84% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 10.52% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.77 | 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 | 92% | 90.97% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 179 | 154 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 80.69% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 78% | 53.09% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 13.29% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 8.54% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.89% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 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 | -0.42 | 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 | 46 | 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 | 44% | 31.02% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 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 | 20% | 20.95% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 9.48% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 13.02% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.78 | 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 | 92% | 90.89% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 176 | 149 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 85.66% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 87% | 54.91% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 15.83% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 8.8% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.09% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.2% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 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 | -0.15 | 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 | 46.6 | 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 | 47% 7 | 31.55% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% 11 | 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 | 30% | 26.5% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% 9 | 10.88% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% 8 | 16.53% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.87 | 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 | 96% | 89.93% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 166 | 149 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 83.79% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 84% | 59.14% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 18.03% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.03% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.48% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 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 | 0.2 | 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 | 50.3 | 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 | 54% 4 | 29.26% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% 8 | 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 | 31% | 23.55% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% 2 | 9.21% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% 2 | 14.66% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.37 | 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 | 98% | 84.61% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 224 | 160 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 78.79% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 92% | 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 | 4% | 2.57% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 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 | 0.03 | 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 | 49.3 | 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 | 50% | 29.03% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 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 | 28% | 23.32% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 12.35% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 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 | 93% | 90.29% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 209 | 166 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 83.54% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 88% | 61.92% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 20.17% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.92% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Penair School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
