St Columb Major Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Newquay Road St Columb Cornwall TR9 6RW |
| Phone | 01637880272 |
| Reference Number | 136862 |
St Columb Major Academy has shown notable progress since its last inspection, moving from requires improvement to a good overall rating. The school has a strong, inclusive ethos where pupils feel valued and are encouraged to give their best. Staff have high expectations of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), which supports a positive learning environment. Parents appreciate the recent improvements and commend the school's focus on personal development and pupil well-being.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 320 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.63%
Girls: 49.38% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 25 | 43 |
| 2 | 26 | 22 | 48 |
| 3 | 29 | 21 | 50 |
| 4 | 23 | 21 | 44 |
| 5 | 19 | 27 | 46 |
| 6 | 25 | 30 | 55 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.2% |
| White, Other | 3.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.2% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Dec 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Dec 2022 | School inspection: |
| 05 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 15 Jan 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jun 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 26 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as St Columb Major Community Primary School | |
| 26 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Nov 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 29 Nov 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 04 Jul 2005 | Full inspection |
| 04 Jul 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils display confidence and inquisitiveness in their learning.
- The curriculum is ambitious and supports pupils, including those with SEND.
- Reading is central to the school's educational approach, with effective phonics teaching.
- Pupils behave well and feel safe, displaying a strong sense of community.
- Leaders provide numerous opportunities for personal development and extracurricular activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers lack the depth of subject knowledge needed to effectively sequence learning.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% | ||
| 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 | 106 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
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 | -1.8 | ||
| Writing | -3.6 | ||
| Maths | -1.8 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 10 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Indian Queens Primary School
Off Suncrest Estate, Indian Queens, St Columb, Cornwall, TR9 6QZ |
2.75 miles |
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Mawgan-In-Pydar Primary School
St Mawgan Village, Newquay, Cornwall, TR8 4EP |
2.79 miles |
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Trevisker Primary School
Warwick Crescent, St Eval, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 7UD |
3.59 miles |
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St Wenn School
St Wenn, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 5PS |
3.77 miles |
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Nansledan School
William Hosking Road, Newquay, TR8 4FX |
3.98 miles |
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St Dennis Primary Academy
Carne Hill, St Dennis, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 8AY |
4.18 miles |
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Summercourt Academy
School Road, Summercourt, Newquay, Cornwall, TR8 5EA |
4.39 miles |
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St Columb Minor Academy
Porth Bean Road, St Columb Minor, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 3JF |
4.59 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Treviglas Academy
Bradley Road, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 3JA |
4.65 miles |