Boscastle Community Primary School
| Type | Primary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Fore Street Boscastle Cornwall PL35 0AU |
| Phone | 01840250329 |
| Reference Number | 111929 |
Boscastle Community Primary School continues to perform well, being rated as a good school. The inspection identified a strong sense of community within the school, where staff know their pupils well, fostering positive relationships and a supportive learning environment. The school's curriculum is well thought-out and supports pupils' engagement and achievement, particularly in reading and mathematics. However, there are areas where refinements are needed, particularly in the planning for geography and in ensuring that the targets for pupils with special educational needs are measurable and effective.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 51 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.02%
Girls: 50.98% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 17 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 3 | 5 | 11 | 16 |
| 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 5 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| 6 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.2% |
| White, Other | 7.8% |
| Unclassified | 2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2024 | School inspection |
| 06 Nov 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Sep 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 08 May 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils create a supportive learning environment.
- High levels of pupil engagement and enjoyment in learning.
- Effective curriculum in reading and mathematics, enabling pupils to achieve well.
- Robust support for pupils at risk of falling behind in reading.
- Successful work with families to improve attendance.
Areas for Improvement
- Some curriculum elements lack breadth and security in knowledge development.
- Targets for pupils with SEND are sometimes too broad and not effectively measurable.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 13% |
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 | 103 | ||
| Maths | 100 |
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 | -0.4 | ||
| Maths | 0.2 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 3 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Tintagel Primary School
Treven, Tintagel, Cornwall, PL34 0DU |
3.11 miles |
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Otterham Community Primary School
Marshgate, Camelford, Cornwall, PL32 9YW |
3.47 miles |
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Camelford Community Primary School
Station Road, Camelford, Cornwall, PL32 9UE |
4.4 miles |
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Delabole Primary School
High Street, Delabole, Cornwall, PL33 9AL |
4.69 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Sir James Smith's School
Dark Lane, Camelford, Cornwall, PL32 9UJ |
4.4 miles |