Gorran School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Gorran St Austell Cornwall PL26 6LH |
| Phone | 01726842595 |
| Reference Number | 111882 |
Gorran School has made a commendable transition since its last outstanding inspection, with current evaluations indicating a good overall performance across all key areas. Pupils enjoy a safe and nurturing environment with strong relationships among staff and students, contributing positively to their behavior and attitudes towards learning. The school's dedication to providing rich experiences, like residential trips and varied clubs, is a notable strength, and parents express high levels of satisfaction with the support their children receive.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 95 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 57.89%
Girls: 42.11% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 19.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| 2 | 13 | 3 | 16 |
| 3 | 9 | 5 | 14 |
| 4 | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| 5 | 5 | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | 15 | 2 | 17 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.4% |
| Unclassified | 4.2% |
| White, Other | 3.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 01 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 20 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Dec 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a welcoming and nurturing environment.
- Strong relationships between staff and students.
- Clear and high behavioral expectations.
- Wide range of extracurricular activities offered.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND.
- Good progress in phonics and reading fluency.
Areas for Improvement
- Lack of thorough oversight of leaders' areas of responsibility.
- Inconsistency in matching reading materials to pupils' phonics knowledge.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 82% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 29% |
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 | 109 | ||
| Maths | 108 |
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 | -2.9 | ||
| Writing | -1.1 | ||
| Maths | -3.5 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 1 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 0 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Mevagissey Community Primary School
Old Road, Trewinney, Mevagissey, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 6TD |
2.63 miles |
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Tregony Community Primary School
Back Lane, Tregony, Truro, Cornwall, TR2 5RP |
4.86 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Roseland Academy
Tregony, Truro, Cornwall, TR2 5SE |
4.77 miles |