Devoran School

Type Primary / Community school
Age Range 4-11
Religion Does not apply
Address Devoran Lane
Devoran
Truro
Cornwall
TR3 6PA
Phone 01872863223
Reference Number 111872

Devoran School is performing well overall, with an overall effectiveness rating of Good. The school creates a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and valued, contributing to their positive attitudes towards learning. The staff's commitment to pupil well-being is reflected in pupils' strong behavioral standards and effective interpersonal relationships. The curriculum is well-designed and organized, catering well to the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Personal development is a significant strength, demonstrating an exceptional commitment to equipping students with the skills they need for their futures.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 198
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 46.97%
Girls: 53.03%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 6.6%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 2%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 29.3
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 30
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 29

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 11 19 30
2 16 14 30
3 12 11 23
4 7 20 27
5 13 17 30
6 18 13 31

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 90.4%
White, Other 4%
White & Asian 2%
African 1.5%
Unclassified 1%
Mixed, Other 1%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Outstanding
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Good
Last Report Date 26 Sep 2023
Date Report
26 Sep 2023 School inspection:
12 Dec 2017 Short inspection
19 Mar 2014 Full inspection:
01 Feb 2011 Full inspection:
21 Apr 2008 Full inspection:
17 Jan 2005 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Strong emphasis on pupil well-being and safety.
  • Well-designed and sensibly organized curriculum.
  • Highly effective subject leadership in certain areas.
  • Robust support for early reading and literacy.
  • Exceptional personal development opportunities for students.

Areas for Improvement

  • Inconsistencies in curriculum implementation across subjects.
  • School checks do not identify curriculum weaknesses quickly enough.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 58%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 3%

Average Scaled Score

Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.

Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 110
Maths 106

Progress Scores

A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 0.2
Writing 0
Maths -1.5

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 16 0
Third Preference 7 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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