Looe Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hay Lane East Looe Looe Cornwall PL13 1JY |
| Phone | 01503262172 |
| Reference Number | 140020 |
Looe Primary Academy continues to uphold the high standards established during its previous inspection, which took place in January 2019. The pupils demonstrate a love for learning and engage with a well-structured curriculum that supports their educational achievements. The staff is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and supportive environment, catering to the diverse needs of all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school also emphasizes social and emotional development, which has positively influenced pupil behavior and cooperation.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 241 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.94%
Girls: 46.06% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 33% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 8 | 22 |
| 2 | 20 | 23 | 43 |
| 3 | 13 | 9 | 22 |
| 4 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 5 | 22 | 20 | 42 |
| 6 | 14 | 18 | 32 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90% |
| White, Other | 2.5% |
| Unclassified | 2.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 03 Dec 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Dec 2024 | School inspection |
| 29 Jan 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Sep 2016 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy learning and are motivated to achieve.
- The school has high expectations for pupils' achievements.
- Effective support is provided for pupils with SEND.
- Strong citizenship skills are developed through the PSHE programme.
- Reading is a priority, with effective phonics teaching.
- Pupils' social and emotional needs are well supported.
- Robust and effective governance from the trust.
- Strong parental support and positive feedback about the school's quality.
Areas for Improvement
- Staff do not use assessment information on writing with sufficient precision, impacting some pupils' writing development.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 3% |
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 | 0.9 | ||
| Writing | -0.5 | ||
| Maths | -0.3 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 6 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Duloe CofE VA Primary Academy
The Green, Duloe, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 4PW |
3.03 miles |
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Trenode CofE VA Primary Academy
Widegates, Looe, Cornwall, PL13 1QA |
3.07 miles |
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Polperro Primary Academy
Brentfields, Looe, Cornwall, PL13 2JJ |
3.29 miles |
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Pelynt Primary Academy
Pelynt, Cornwall, PL13 2LG |
3.63 miles |
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St Nicolas' CofE VA School, Downderry
Downderry, Torpoint, Cornwall, PL11 3LF |
3.65 miles |
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Trewidland Primary School
Trewidland, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 4SJ |
4 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Looe Community Academy
Sunrising, East Looe, Looe, Cornwall, PL13 1NQ |
0.42 miles |