St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | St Giles-on-the-Heath Launceston Cornwall PL15 9SD |
| Phone | 01566772191 |
| Reference Number | 113165 |
St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in all inspected areas. The school is a small and nurturing environment where leaders strive to ensure that every pupil succeeds. There is a strong emphasis on developing pupils' emotional well-being, and both staff and parents acknowledge the exceptional support provided by the school. Although many pupils feel safe and enjoy their learning experiences, the school is encouraged to enhance its personal development curriculum to better cover life in modern Britain.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 106 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 43.4%
Girls: 56.6% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 16.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 19.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| 2 | 4 | 11 | 15 |
| 3 | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| 4 | 8 | 8 | 16 |
| 5 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| 6 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 98.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Jan 2023 | School inspection: |
| 24 Jan 2017 | Short inspection |
| 03 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 02 Jul 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong supportive environment where staff know pupils as individuals.
- High expectations of pupil behaviour leading to a safe atmosphere.
- Rich and engaging learning experiences provided in the classroom.
- Effective teaching of phonics with most pupils reading well.
- Successful support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Commitment to developing pupils' emotional well-being.
- Governors provide accurate insights into school strengths and challenges.
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, planned knowledge does not fully support long-term retention.
- PSHE curriculum opportunities for understanding life in modern Britain are not fully developed.
- Some pupils do not attend regularly enough, missing important learning.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% | ||
| 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 | 102 | ||
| Maths | 101 |
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 | -1.3 | ||
| Writing | -2.6 | ||
| Maths | 0 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 0 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 0 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Werrington Community Primary School
Yeolmbridge, North Petherwin, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8TN |
2.94 miles |
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Boyton Community Primary School
Boyton, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9RJ |
3.05 miles |
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St Stephens Community Academy
Roydon Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8HL |
3.75 miles |
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Ashwater Primary School
Ashwater, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5EW |
3.75 miles |
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Lifton Community Academy
North Road, Lifton, Devon, PL16 0EH |
3.79 miles |
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Windmill Hill Academy
Windmill Hill, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9AE |
4.31 miles |
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Launceston Primary School
Long Field Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9FW |
4.62 miles |
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St Catherine's CofE Primary School
Moorland Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7HX |
4.84 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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St Josephs School
St Stephens Hill, Cornwall, PL15 8HN |
3.92 miles |
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Launceston College
Hurdon Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9JR |
4.58 miles |