Whitemoor Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Crown Road Whitemoor St. Austell Cornwall PL26 7XH |
| Phone | 01726822274 |
| Reference Number | 138963 |
Whitemoor Academy is currently experiencing challenges in maintaining the high standards identified during its previous inspection in July 2019. Despite notable strengths, such as positive relationships between staff and pupils, a nurturing school environment, and effective support for early reading, the school has been flagged for inconsistencies in curriculum delivery and assessment practices. The issues noted in curriculum effectiveness have contributed to lower outcomes and gaps in pupils' learning, which the school and the Aspire Academy Trust are aware of and are working to address. This ungraded inspection serves as a precursor to a future graded inspection scheduled within one to two years.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 101 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 39.6%
Girls: 60.4% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 18 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| 2 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| 3 | 3 | 10 | 13 |
| 4 | 4 | 10 | 14 |
| 5 | 5 | 12 | 17 |
| 6 | 3 | 8 | 11 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 97% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| African | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2025 | School inspection |
| 12 Jul 2019 | Short inspection |
| 06 May 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Dec 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Jul 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Nov 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 08 Feb 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| Previously as Whitemoor Community Primary School | |
| 08 Feb 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 30 Sep 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Sep 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Sep 2002 | Full inspection |
| 16 Sep 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate pride in their school and support each other in their learning.
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils contribute to a nurturing environment.
- Pupils are eager learners and engage well in various extracurricular activities.
- The school effectively identifies and supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- There is a strong promotion of reading skills from early years.
- The school successfully improves pupil attendance and family engagement.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum delivery does not sufficiently enable all pupils to learn and retain knowledge over time.
- Inconsistencies in assessment practices lead to gaps in pupils' learning not being addressed promptly.
- Staff may lack the necessary expertise to support all areas of the curriculum effectively.
- Some activities are not designed well to facilitate learning outcomes.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% | ||
| 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 | 104 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
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 | 0.6 | ||
| Writing | 1.2 | ||
| Maths | 0.2 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 17 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 7 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Nanpean Community Primary School
St George's Road, Nanpean, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 7YH |
1.03 miles |
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St Dennis Primary Academy
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1.16 miles |
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Foxhole Learning Academy
Goverseth Road, Foxhole, St. Austell, PL26 7XD |
1.62 miles |
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Roche Community Primary School
Fore Street, Roche, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 8EP |
2.03 miles |
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St Stephen Churchtown Academy
Creakavose, St Stephen, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 7NZ |
2.87 miles |
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Treverbyn Academy
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2.93 miles |
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Bugle School
Fore Street, Bugle, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 8PD |
3.03 miles |
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Indian Queens Primary School
Off Suncrest Estate, Indian Queens, St Columb, Cornwall, TR9 6QZ |
3.44 miles |
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Sky Primary and Eden Project Nursery
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3.61 miles |
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St Mewan Community Primary School
St Mewan Lane, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 7DP |
3.85 miles |
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Carclaze Community Primary School
St Piran's Close, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3TF |
4.14 miles |
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Pondhu Primary School
Penwinnick Road, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL25 5DS |
4.18 miles |
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Sandy Hill Academy
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4.62 miles |
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St Wenn School
St Wenn, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 5PS |
4.65 miles |
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Mount Charles School
Morven Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4PP |
4.73 miles |
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Bishop Bronescombe CofE School
84 Boscoppa Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3DT |
4.86 miles |
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Summercourt Academy
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4.89 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Brannel School
Rectory Road, St Stephen, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 7RN |
3.34 miles |
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Cornwall College
Corporate Headquarters, Cornwall College St Austell, Tregonissey Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4DJ |
3.97 miles |
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Poltair School
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4.02 miles |
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Penrice Academy
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4.91 miles |