St Martin's CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Lake Lane Liskeard Cornwall PL14 3DE |
| Phone | 01579344042 |
| Reference Number | 140347 |
St Martin’s CofE Primary has made significant progress since its previous inspection, now categorized as 'good' in all aspects of education. The school's leadership has effectively raised expectations, particularly in the quality of education, where pupils show improved learning outcomes compared to the past, despite challenges from the pandemic. The vibrant school environment promotes pride and positive behavior among students, who feel supported by their teachers. Parents have expressed strong satisfaction with the care and attention their children receive at the school.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 306 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.96%
Girls: 48.04% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 51.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 23.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 20 | 46 |
| 2 | 24 | 19 | 43 |
| 3 | 23 | 20 | 43 |
| 4 | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| 5 | 21 | 13 | 34 |
| 6 | 16 | 21 | 37 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.2% |
| African | 3.6% |
| White, Other | 2.3% |
| Unclassified | 2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 May 2023 | School inspection: |
| 15 Jun 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Mar 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 22 May 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Nov 2016 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Leaders successfully implemented a supportive and engaging learning environment.
- High expectations for student achievements, including those with special educational needs.
- Strong emphasis on reading from early years through to Year 6.
- Effective behaviour management leading to a reduction in low-level disruptions.
- A well-designed and sequenced curriculum across most subjects.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects have an early-stage implementation of the curriculum, leading to shallow learning.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 20% |
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 | 107 | ||
| 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 | -2 | ||
| Writing | 2 | ||
| Maths | 0.6 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 21 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Liskeard Hillfort Primary School
Old Road, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 6HZ |
0.98 miles |
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Menheniot Primary School
East Road, Menheniot, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3QY |
2.25 miles |
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Trewidland Primary School
Trewidland, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 4SJ |
2.53 miles |
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St Cleer Primary Academy
Well Lane, St Cleer, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 5EA |
2.55 miles |
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Dobwalls Community Primary School
Duloe Road, Dobwalls, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 4LU |
2.58 miles |
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Darite Primary Academy
Darite, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 5JH |
3.14 miles |
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Quethiock CofE School
Quethiock, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3SQ |
3.41 miles |
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Trenode CofE VA Primary Academy
Widegates, Looe, Cornwall, PL13 1QA |
3.96 miles |
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Pensilva Primary School
School Road, Pensilva, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 5PG |
4.06 miles |
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Duloe CofE VA Primary Academy
The Green, Duloe, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 4PW |
4.21 miles |
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Braddock CofE Primary School
East Taphouse, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 4TB |
4.84 miles |
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St Neot Community Primary School
Loveny Road, St Neot, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 6NL |
4.93 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Liskeard School and Community College
Luxstowe, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3EA |
0.53 miles |
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Taliesin Education Ltd
Loveny House, 10 Miller Business Park, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 4DA |
0.74 miles |