Liskeard Hillfort Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Old Road Liskeard Cornwall PL14 6HZ |
| Phone | 01579343443 |
| Reference Number | 140838 |
Liskeard Hillfort Primary School has shown significant improvement since its previous inspection, now rated as good overall. The school provides a welcoming environment where pupils feel safe and valued, exemplified by the strong relationships fostered between staff and students. Pupils are engaged in their learning and enjoy a variety of enriching experiences, including trips and extracurricular activities, contributing to their positive attitudes towards education.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 382 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.71%
Girls: 45.29% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 14.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | 24 | 59 |
| 2 | 30 | 25 | 55 |
| 3 | 34 | 18 | 52 |
| 4 | 29 | 26 | 55 |
| 5 | 34 | 23 | 57 |
| 6 | 24 | 33 | 57 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.4% |
| White, Other | 2.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.4% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| African | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 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 | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 24 Jun 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Jan 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Oct 2019 | School inspection: |
| 10 May 2017 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- High expectations for pupil behaviour and achievement.
- Effective early years provision that helps children settle quickly.
- Strong focus on reading across the school, with well-implemented phonics instruction.
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs is well-managed.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum implementation varies, leading to gaps in knowledge in some subjects.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 12% |
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 | 103 | ||
| 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 | -0.6 | ||
| Writing | 2.1 | ||
| Maths | 0.2 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 18 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 8 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Martin's CofE Primary School
Lake Lane, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3DE |
0.98 miles |
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Dobwalls Community Primary School
Duloe Road, Dobwalls, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 4LU |
1.61 miles |
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St Cleer Primary Academy
Well Lane, St Cleer, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 5EA |
2.36 miles |
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Trewidland Primary School
Trewidland, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 4SJ |
2.8 miles |
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Darite Primary Academy
Darite, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 5JH |
3.11 miles |
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Menheniot Primary School
East Road, Menheniot, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3QY |
3.21 miles |
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Braddock CofE Primary School
East Taphouse, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 4TB |
3.93 miles |
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St Neot Community Primary School
Loveny Road, St Neot, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 6NL |
3.99 miles |
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Duloe CofE VA Primary Academy
The Green, Duloe, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 4PW |
4.15 miles |
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Quethiock CofE School
Quethiock, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3SQ |
4.37 miles |
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Pensilva Primary School
School Road, Pensilva, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 5PG |
4.47 miles |
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Trenode CofE VA Primary Academy
Widegates, Looe, Cornwall, PL13 1QA |
4.55 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Taliesin Education Ltd
Loveny House, 10 Miller Business Park, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 4DA |
0.53 miles |
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Liskeard School and Community College
Luxstowe, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3EA |
0.61 miles |