Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Bodmin Road Truro Cornwall TR1 1BN |
| Phone | 01872273185 |
| Reference Number | 137258 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 425 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.71%
Girls: 47.29% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 31.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 26 | 60 |
| 2 | 33 | 26 | 59 |
| 3 | 33 | 31 | 64 |
| 4 | 31 | 33 | 64 |
| 5 | 35 | 29 | 64 |
| 6 | 36 | 28 | 64 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 83.5% |
| White, Other | 3.8% |
| African | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-01-25 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-03 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-12-12 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-06-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2012-01-09 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School | ||
| 2009-07-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-06-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-09-25 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2009-07-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-06-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-09-25 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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 | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
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 | -0.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -0.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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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.
Sample
UnlockProgress 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.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Mary's CofE School, Truro
Higher Trehaverne, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3RJ |
0.43 miles |
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Truro Nursery School
Higher Trehaverne, Truro, TR1 3RJ |
0.47 miles |
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Tregolls Academy
Chellew Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 1LH |
0.59 miles |
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Bosvigo School
Chapel Hill, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3BJ |
0.76 miles |
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Truro Learning Academy
Albany Road, Malabar, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3PQ |
1.23 miles |
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Truro School Preparatory School
Highertown, Truro, TR1 3QN |
1.71 miles |
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Shortlanesend School
Northey Close, Shortlanesend, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9DA |
1.89 miles |
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Kea Community Primary School
Kea, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 6AY |
2 miles |
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Threemilestone School
Polstain Road, Threemilestone, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 6DH |
2.93 miles |
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St Erme with Trispen Community Primary School
Trispen, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9BJ |
2.98 miles |
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Devoran School
Devoran Lane, Devoran, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 6PA |
4.44 miles |
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Probus Primary School
Ladock Road, Probus, Truro, Cornwall, TR2 4LE |
4.54 miles |
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Chacewater Community Primary School
Church Hill, Chacewater, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 8PZ |
4.97 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Truro School
|
0.65 miles |
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Penair School
St Clement, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 1TN |
0.75 miles |
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Truro High School
Falmouth Road, Truro, TR1 2HU |
0.96 miles |
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Polwhele House School
Polwhele, Truro, TR4 9AE |
1.19 miles |
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Pencalenick School
St Clement, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 1TE |
1.7 miles |
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Truro and Penwith College
College Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3XX |
2.41 miles |
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Richard Lander School
Higher Besore Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 6LT |
2.55 miles |
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Oak Tree School
Truro Business Park, Threemilestone, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9NH |
3.47 miles |