Menheniot Primary School
| Type | Primary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | East Road Menheniot Liskeard Cornwall PL14 3QY |
| Phone | 01579342580 |
| Reference Number | 111975 |
Menheniot Primary School has made significant strides since its previous inspection, moving from a rating of 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good' across all evaluated areas. The school fosters a supportive and nurturing environment where pupils feel safe, happy, and engaged in their learning. A strong sense of community is evident, as students actively participate in various extracurricular activities and demonstrate pride in their Cornish heritage. The school's approach to reading has also proven effective, with early interventions enabling students to develop reading fluency and a love for literature.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 154 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.6%
Girls: 47.4% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 20.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 9 | 20 |
| 2 | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| 3 | 19 | 9 | 28 |
| 4 | 8 | 10 | 18 |
| 5 | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| 6 | 12 | 15 | 27 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.2% |
| Unclassified | 2.6% |
| White, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| African | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2024 | School inspection: |
| 10 Mar 2020 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 25 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Jan 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Nurturing relationships between pupils and staff promote a safe and happy environment.
- Strong focus on reading development from early years.
- Ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum in most subjects.
- Pupils engage well in discussions and cooperative learning.
- Wide range of extracurricular opportunities enhances personal development.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack identified small steps of knowledge, hindering depth of learning.
- Persistent absence is high for some groups of pupils needing improvement.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
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 | 108 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
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 | -1.2 | ||
| Writing | 0.7 | ||
| Maths | -0.8 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 6 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Quethiock CofE School
Quethiock, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3SQ |
1.92 miles |
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St Martin's CofE Primary School
Lake Lane, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3DE |
2.25 miles |
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Trewidland Primary School
Trewidland, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 4SJ |
2.68 miles |
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Trenode CofE VA Primary Academy
Widegates, Looe, Cornwall, PL13 1QA |
2.74 miles |
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Liskeard Hillfort Primary School
Old Road, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 6HZ |
3.21 miles |
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St Cleer Primary Academy
Well Lane, St Cleer, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 5EA |
4.32 miles |
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Duloe CofE VA Primary Academy
The Green, Duloe, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 4PW |
4.54 miles |
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Pensilva Primary School
School Road, Pensilva, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 5PG |
4.55 miles |
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Darite Primary Academy
Darite, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 5JH |
4.61 miles |
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Dobwalls Community Primary School
Duloe Road, Dobwalls, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 4LU |
4.76 miles |
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Liskeard School and Community College
Luxstowe, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3EA |
2.77 miles |
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Taliesin Education Ltd
Loveny House, 10 Miller Business Park, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 4DA |
2.8 miles |