Coverack Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | School Hill Coverack Helston Cornwall TR12 6SA |
| Phone | 01326280529 |
| Reference Number | 140630 |
Coverack Primary School is currently judged as requiring improvement, having shown some positive changes but still facing challenges in the quality of education. The school has benefitted from support by the Aspire Academy Trust, which has worked on revamping its curriculum to serve the needs of its students better. While there have been improvements in pupil behavior and engagement, it is too early to fully assess the impact of these curriculum changes on long-term student learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 22 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 31.82%
Girls: 68.18% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 11 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 17 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Unknown | 1 |
| 2 | Unknown | 3 | 3 |
| 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 5 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 6 | Unknown | 1 | 1 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 100% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 18 Jul 2023 | School inspection |
| 26 Jan 2017 | Short inspection |
| 06 Mar 2014 | Academy conversion letter |
| 23 Apr 2013 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Coverack Community Primary School | |
| 23 Apr 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jul 2001 | Full inspection |
| 09 Jul 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a supportive and friendly school environment.
- Reading instruction is a strength, with staff effectively identifying and addressing gaps in knowledge.
- Behavior among pupils is positive, with raised expectations leading to improved conduct.
- The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities that encourage teamwork and personal development.
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils have significant gaps in knowledge across the wider curriculum.
- Not all misconceptions are addressed consistently, leading to persisting gaps in understanding.
- The school lacks clear insights into how well pupils are learning across many subjects.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 4 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
St Keverne Primary School
School Hill, St Keverne, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 6NQ |
2.02 miles |
|
Grade-Ruan CofE Primary School
Ruan Minor, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 7JN |
4.14 miles |
|
Manaccan Primary School
Church Town, Manaccan, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 6HR |
4.47 miles |
| Name | Distance |