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St Merryn School
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St Merryn School
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- St. Merryn PL28 8NP
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| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Children get off to a strong start with their reading in the Nursery Year.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have carefully designed the curriculum. It is ambitious for all pupils, including those with SEND.
Areas Needing Improvement: The organisation of the curriculum in some foundation subjects is not as precise as it could be.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils across the school enjoy reading and approach words they are unsure of with confidence.
Support for Falling Behind: Adults skilfully spot pupils who fall behind with their reading and provide extra support to help them catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Classrooms are calm and purposeful. Pupils behave well and are kind and considerate to each other.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders make sure that pupils with SEND have learning targets that help them build their knowledge and access the full curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils could not recall a time when bullying happened. Staff listen to them and would help if it did happen.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: All staff promote a strong culture of safeguarding. Pupils feel safe and can speak to many trusted adults about any worries.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers are proud of the school, stating that staff are approachable and deal with any concerns well.
Parental Involvement: Parents appreciate the useful information leaders share with them about the school鈥檚 approach to phonics.
Extracurricular Activities: Leaders provide a range of extra-curricular activities, especially within the creative arts, enabling pupils to develop their talents and interests.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are proud to work at the school and value the support and guidance leaders provide.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers break learning down into small steps, helping pupils to learn successfully.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers are unsure about the most important knowledge pupils need to learn, for example in history.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders need to ensure that the most important knowledge pupils need to learn is identified with precision in all subjects.
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About Us
St Merryn School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cornwall County, South West.
It has 135 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 42% 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 | 3-11 | 2-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.7 | 22.5 | 17.2 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 103 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 105 | 108 |
| 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 | 102 | 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 | 42% | 52.78% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.3 | 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 | 106 2 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 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 | 77% 6 | 55.91% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 1.0 | 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 | 104 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 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 | 71% 15 | 56.91% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | 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 | 104 | 90 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 56% | 51.66% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Merryn School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
