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St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance
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St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance
- Primary
- Penzance TR18 4HP
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| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
| This inspection | Good |
| Education programmes for young people | Good |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Good |
| Outcomes for learners | Good |
| Outcomes for students | Good |
| Provision for students with high needs | Good |
| Effectiveness of the early years | Good |
| Quality of care and support in the boarding provision | Outstanding |
| How well children and young people are protected in the boarding provision | Outstanding |
| Impact and effectiveness of leaders and managers in the boarding provision | Outstanding |
| Education courses for young people | Good |
| Quality of care and support in the residential provision | Outstanding |
| The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision | Outstanding |
| How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend | Good |
| The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children | Good |
| How well children and young people are helped and protected in the residential provision | Outstanding |
| The effectiveness of leaders and managers in the residential provision | Outstanding |
| Overall experiences and progress of children and young people in the residential provision | Outstanding |
| How well children and young people are protected in the residential provision | Outstanding |
| Impact and effectiveness of leaders and managers in the residential provision | Outstanding |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Foundational Skills: All students will learn to read confidently; staff in early years concentrate on developing children's language
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum sets out what students learn from early years onwards and helps build knowledge over time
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects like history, important knowledge is not clearly identified
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive behavior and attitudes, rare disruptions, respect for each other
Support for Falling Behind: Older pupils who do not read fluently continue to get help to catch up
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers use information to provide learning that enables pupils with SEND to follow the same curriculum
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying and poor behavior are unusual, and adults resolve issues immediately
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School teaches pupils how to keep themselves safe including online
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers are positive about the school, find staff friendly and approachable
Parental Involvement: Parents say the school sets high expectations for behavior
Extracurricular Activities: Students value additional activities like learning musical instruments and participating in charity fundraising
Teacher Engagement: Respect and positive relationships between staff and pupils, and high staff morale
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers use assessment to check how well pupils learn the curriculum
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders ensure all staff know how to teach the phonics curriculum well
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About Us
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Cornwall County, South West.
It has 123 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 46% 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 | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 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 | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.7 | - | 11.4 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 111 | 92 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 97 |
| 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 | 100 | 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 | 46% | 52.78% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.9 | 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 1 | 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 | 68% 1 | 55.91% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 2 | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | 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 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 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 | 69% 16 | 56.91% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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 | 103 | 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 | 53% | 51.66% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 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 | 0.0 | Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.0 | 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance
Local authority ratio 18 : 1