Biscovey Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 7-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Lamellyn Road Par Cornwall PL24 2DB |
| Phone | 01726812949 |
| Reference Number | 137758 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 226 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.87%
Girls: 45.13% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 34.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 38 | 21 | 59 |
| 4 | 25 | 23 | 48 |
| 5 | 33 | 36 | 69 |
| 6 | 28 | 22 | 50 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92% |
| White, Other | 2.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2015-01-12 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-11-27 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-01-15 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Biscovey Junior School | ||
| 2011-11-24 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-09-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-11-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-09-24 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2011-11-24 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-09-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-11-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-09-24 | 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 | 102 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 101 | 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 | -3.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -1.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -2.8 | 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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Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy
Lamellyn Road, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2DB |
0.05 miles |
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Tywardreath School
Southpark Road, Tywardreath, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2PT |
1.26 miles |
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Charlestown Primary School
Crinnis Road, Carlyon Bay, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3PB |
1.52 miles |
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Bishop Bronescombe CofE School
84 Boscoppa Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3DT |
1.63 miles |
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Sky Primary and Eden Project Nursery
Cherry Zone, Eden Project, Carne Cross, St Blazey, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2SX |
2.07 miles |
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Sandy Hill Academy
Sandy Hill, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3AT |
2.16 miles |
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Carclaze Community Primary School
St Piran's Close, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3TF |
2.36 miles |
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Mount Charles School
Morven Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4PP |
2.4 miles |
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Luxulyan School
Luxulyan, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 5EE |
3.08 miles |
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Pondhu Primary School
Penwinnick Road, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL25 5DS |
3.51 miles |
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Fowey Primary School
Windmill, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1HH |
3.64 miles |
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Treverbyn Academy
Stenalees, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 8TL |
3.69 miles |
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Lanlivery Primary Academy
Lanlivery, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 5BT |
3.75 miles |
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St Mewan Community Primary School
St Mewan Lane, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 7DP |
4.15 miles |
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Polruan Primary Academy
St Saviour's Hill, Polruan, Cornwall, PL23 1PS |
4.19 miles |
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Bugle School
Fore Street, Bugle, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 8PD |
4.59 miles |
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Lostwithiel School
Bodmin Hill, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0AJ |
4.76 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Doubletrees School
St Blazey Gate, St Blazey, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2DS |
0.33 miles |
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Penrice Academy
Charlestown Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3NR |
2.15 miles |
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Cornwall College
Corporate Headquarters, Cornwall College St Austell, Tregonissey Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4DJ |
2.73 miles |
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Poltair School
Trevarthian Road, Trevarthian Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4BZ |
2.83 miles |
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Fowey River Academy
Windmill, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1HE |
3.6 miles |
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Red Moor School
Red Moor School, Churchtown Farm, Lanlivery, Cornwall, PL30 5BT |
3.67 miles |