St Newlyn East Learning Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Station Road St Newlyn East Newquay Cornwall TR8 5ND |
| Phone | 01872510407 |
| Reference Number | 139955 |
St Newlyn East Learning Academy continues to uphold the standards established in the previous inspection, showing effective action in maintaining its performance. The school creates a welcoming environment where pupils enjoy their education, exhibit positive behavior, and develop good relationships with peers and teachers. Most students reach the high expectations set for them, particularly in mathematics and reading, although some areas, especially writing, show room for improvement. The leadership under the newly appointed headteacher is fostering positive staff relationships and implementing helpful assessment arrangements.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 154 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 40.91%
Girls: 59.09% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 21 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 10 | 17 |
| 2 | 7 | 9 | 16 |
| 3 | 9 | 15 | 24 |
| 4 | 12 | 16 | 28 |
| 5 | 9 | 17 | 26 |
| 6 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 96.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.6% |
| White, Other | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 12 Feb 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy school and exhibit positive attitudes towards learning.
- Effective high-quality phonics teaching leading to strong reading skills.
- Strong understanding of number and calculations in mathematics among younger pupils.
- Wide range of extracurricular activities enhancing pupil experiences.
- High attendance rates with staff effectively partnering with families.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent expectations for writing quality and grammar across the curriculum.
- Some pupils with speech, language, and communication needs are not fully supported.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 6% |
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 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
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 | 0.5 | ||
| Writing | 0.5 | ||
| Maths | -1.7 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 10 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Cubert Primary School
Chynowen Lane, Cubert, Newquay, Cornwall, TR8 5HE |
2.71 miles |
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Goonhavern Primary School
Newquay Road, Goonhavern, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9QD |
2.81 miles |
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The Bishops CofE Learning Academy
Treninnick Hill, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 2SR |
2.93 miles |
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Trenance Learning Academy
Trenance Road, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 2LU |
3.32 miles |
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Newquay Primary Academy
Trevenson Road, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 3BW |
3.33 miles |
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Nansledan School
William Hosking Road, Newquay, TR8 4FX |
3.39 miles |
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Newquay Junior Academy
Edgcumbe Avenue, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 2NL |
3.4 miles |
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St Columb Minor Academy
Porth Bean Road, St Columb Minor, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 3JF |
3.7 miles |
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Summercourt Academy
School Road, Summercourt, Newquay, Cornwall, TR8 5EA |
4.03 miles |
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St Erme with Trispen Community Primary School
Trispen, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9BJ |
4.1 miles |
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Perranporth Community Primary School
Liskey Hill, Perranporth, Cornwall, TR6 0EU |
4.43 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Newquay Tretherras
Trevenson Road, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 3BH |
3.53 miles |
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Treviglas Academy
Bradley Road, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 3JA |
3.75 miles |