Padstow School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Grenville Road Padstow Cornwall PL28 8EX |
| Phone | 01841532510 |
| Reference Number | 137183 |
Padstow School has made significant progress since its last inspection, now achieving a 'Good' rating overall. The school, part of the Aspire Academy Trust, provides a nurturing environment where pupils are happy, proud, and encouraged to succeed. Strong relationships between staff and pupils foster a supportive atmosphere, while an ambitious curriculum and effective reading strategies help pupils thrive. However, some areas of the curriculum still need development, which impacts the depth of knowledge for some students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 162 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.94%
Girls: 45.06% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 34.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 23 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 11 | 21 |
| 2 | 10 | 7 | 17 |
| 3 | 13 | 8 | 21 |
| 4 | 12 | 8 | 20 |
| 5 | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| 6 | 12 | 11 | 23 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.6% |
| White, Other | 3.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 05 Nov 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jun 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Feb 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Jun 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Sep 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 15 Jun 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| Previously as Padstow School | |
| 15 Jun 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 21 May 2001 | Full inspection |
| 21 May 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils create a nurturing environment.
- High expectations for student success across all year groups.
- Strong emphasis on reading from early years through the curriculum.
- Dedicated support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Effective training for staff improves teaching quality.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects in the wider curriculum are not fully developed.
- Assessment lacks precision, leading to gaps in pupils' knowledge.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% | ||
| 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 | 108 | ||
| Maths | 107 |
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 | -0.9 | ||
| Writing | 0.1 | ||
| Maths | -1.2 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 6 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Issey Church of England Primary School
Gardeners Way, St Issey, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 7RN |
2.2 miles |
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St Merryn School
St Merryn, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8NP |
2.39 miles |
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St Minver School
Rock Road, St Minver, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 6QD |
2.52 miles |
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Trevisker Primary School
Warwick Crescent, St Eval, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 7UD |
4.26 miles |
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St Breock Primary School
Tremarren Road, St Breock School, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 7XL |
4.75 miles |
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