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Penponds School
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- Camborne TR14 0QN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Children in the Reception Year start to learn phonics as soon as they start school. Staff skilfully explain new concepts and help pupils falling behind
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is ambitious and well-sequenced from Reception to Year 6, planned at a high level of detail
Areas Needing Improvement: On some occasions, teachers do not plan activities that match the high ambition of the curriculum
Performance in Maths & Reading: In science, pupils talk confidently about how animals adapt to their environment. In music, they use precise vocabulary
Support for Falling Behind: Staff swiftly help the small number of pupils who fall behind to catch up
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well with positive attitudes to learning. They demonstrate patience and cooperation
Support for SEND Pupils: The school has clear systems to help identify those who need additional support. Pupils with SEND quickly have their needs well met
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school explicitly teaches its pupils about good behaviour. Bullying is rare
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff work tirelessly to check pupils鈥� welfare and happiness. They ensure all pupils can name a trusted adult
Parent Feedback: Parents feel positive about their relationship with the school. Parents say, 'Our children love their teachers and look forward to going to school'
Parental Involvement: Parents feel positive about their relationship with the school. Staff always make themselves available
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a range of clubs like creative club, choir, and rugby. Pupils develop leadership skills through roles such as prefects and the 'buddy' system
Outdoor Facilities: A series of residentials develop pupils鈥� confidence and risk-taking. 'Aspiration days鈥� help pupils consider potential careers
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are well-trained and explain new concepts skilfully. They identify any misconceptions pupils may have
Impact on Student Progress: Well-trained staff ensure high outcomes in the phonics screening check for pupils
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers continually check how much previous learning pupils can remember, ensuring they quickly plug any gaps in knowledge
Teaching Staff Challenges: On some occasions, teachers do not plan activities that match the high ambition of the curriculum
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About Us
Penponds School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cornwall County, South West.
It has 106 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1.
At this school, 75% 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 |
C
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 2-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 26.5 | 18.3 | 18.4 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 104 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 105 | 102 |
| 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 | 103 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 75% | 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 | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | -3.4 | 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 | 104 6 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 1 | 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 | 79% 1 | 55.91% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% 1 | 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 | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | 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 | 110 8 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 110 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 | 80% 27 | 56.91% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% 8 | 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 | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 4 | 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 | 102 | 90 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 53% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.9 | Below Average |
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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
26 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Penponds School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1