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St Columb Minor Academy
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics outcomes have risen over three years; new resources introduced to improve spelling in writing
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils use fun resources to improve mathematics fluency, showing better progress
Foundational Skills: Reading at the core, early phonics mastery, ambitious content.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious, logically ordered; recent changes improved outcomes.
Areas Needing Improvement: Inconsistencies in writing quality across different subjects
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects need further embedding, historical learning gaps persist.
Support for Falling Behind: Immediate extra teaching and daily assessments help pupils catch up
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils feel safe and enjoy their learning
Support for Falling Behind: Swift identification and support for knowledge gaps.
Behaviour and Attitudes: General good behaviour, supportive environment, new systems in place.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment in mathematics has been below national averages for three years
Performance in Maths & Reading: Historic weakness in maths and writing, now improving.
Support for SEND Pupils: Daily assessments and extra help focus on understanding gaps in learning
Support for SEND Pupils: Needs met through skilful adaptations and broad curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose; pupils feel safe at school
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Regular reviews and effective safeguarding training ensure pupil safety
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong knowledge of healthy relationships taught.
Parent Feedback: Most parents respond positively; regular forums address concerns
Parental Involvement: Parents invited to learning events like the Year 2 Indian tea party
Parent Feedback: Parents praise inclusivity and recent changes.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are proud to work at the school; regular evaluations guide teaching improvements
Impact on Student Progress: New initiatives in mathematics and spelling are showing early signs of positive impact
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Thorough evaluation helps identify strengths and areas needing improvement
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel valued, workload has decreased, united vision.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Expectations for writing quality across subjects need to be more consistent
Impact on Student Progress: Curriculum changes are starting to show impact.
Extracurricular Activities: High profile sports, residentials promoting independence.
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About Us
St Columb Minor Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cornwall County, South West.
It has 469 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 55% 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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C+
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 7-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.9 | 23.1 | 23.2 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 107 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 106 | 104 |
| 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 | 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 | 55% | 52.78% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | 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 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 3 | 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 | 53% 5 | 55.91% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | 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 2 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 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 | 58% 1 | 56.91% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 2 | 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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.8 | 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 | 101 | 90 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 57% | 51.66% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -3.4 | 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Columb Minor Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
