St Nicolas' CofE VA School, Downderry
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Downderry Torpoint Cornwall PL11 3LF |
| Phone | 01503250565 |
| Reference Number | 140342 |
St Nicolas’ CofE VA School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in its recent Ofsted inspection. The school is characterized by a joyful and inspirational atmosphere where pupils are highly engaged in their learning. There is a strong focus on personal development, evidenced by the outstanding behavior of students and their respect for one another. The curriculum is comprehensive, and the strong leadership has effectively supported the transition to new roles within the staff team. The school adequately caters to pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring an inclusive environment.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 109 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 37.61%
Girls: 62.39% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 6.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| 2 | 3 | 10 | 13 |
| 3 | 9 | 6 | 15 |
| 4 | 4 | 9 | 13 |
| 5 | 8 | 11 | 19 |
| 6 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.7% |
| White, Other | 2.8% |
| Unclassified | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 09 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 09 Jul 2024 | School inspection: |
| 16 May 2023 | School inspection |
| 29 Nov 2016 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Exceptional offer beyond academic learning
- Outstanding behavior and attitudes of pupils
- High-quality early years provision
- Strong support for SEND pupils
- Rich extracurricular activities
- Effective transition processes for new leadership
- Engagement with local artists enhances learning
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers' expectations in some subjects are not high enough
- Need to improve pupils' spelling and handwriting
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 38% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 8% |
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 | 106 | ||
| 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 | 4.3 | ||
| Writing | 2 | ||
| Maths | -1.5 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 6 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Germans Primary School
Lower Fairfield, St Germans, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 5NJ |
3.13 miles |
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Trenode CofE VA Primary Academy
Widegates, Looe, Cornwall, PL13 1QA |
3.64 miles |
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Looe Primary Academy
Hay Lane, East Looe, Looe, Cornwall, PL13 1JY |
3.65 miles |
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Antony Church of England School
Antony, Torpoint, Cornwall, PL11 3AD |
4.96 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Looe Community Academy
Sunrising, East Looe, Looe, Cornwall, PL13 1NQ |
3.77 miles |