St Dennis Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Carne Hill St Dennis St Austell Cornwall PL26 8AY |
| Phone | 01726822546 |
| Reference Number | 141198 |
St Dennis Primary Academy has been assessed as providing a good quality of education across various domains, reflecting strong leadership and a supportive learning environment. The school fosters a sense of pride among pupils, who engage actively in a range of extracurricular activities and demonstrate good behavior both in classrooms and during play. The strong focus on reading and communication skills, especially for younger children, has led to positive outcomes in literacy and overall curriculum delivery.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 196 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.49%
Girls: 50.51% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 39.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 23.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 14 | 20 |
| 2 | 15 | 12 | 27 |
| 3 | 10 | 16 | 26 |
| 4 | 18 | 8 | 26 |
| 5 | 10 | 11 | 21 |
| 6 | 9 | 12 | 21 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 97.4% |
| African | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Feb 2023 | School inspection: |
| 20 Jun 2017 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities
- High aspirations and a clear vision from leaders
- A well-established, ambitious curriculum
- Effective implementation of reading strategies
- Plentiful extracurricular activities that engage students
- Robust safeguarding measures
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack precise knowledge-building from prior learning
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 | 5% |
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 | 105 |
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 | -3.5 | ||
| Writing | 1.6 | ||
| Maths | -3.7 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 3 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Whitemoor Academy
Crown Road, Whitemoor, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL26 7XH |
1.16 miles |
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Nanpean Community Primary School
St George's Road, Nanpean, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 7YH |
1.43 miles |
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Foxhole Learning Academy
Goverseth Road, Foxhole, St. Austell, PL26 7XD |
2.08 miles |
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Indian Queens Primary School
Off Suncrest Estate, Indian Queens, St Columb, Cornwall, TR9 6QZ |
2.29 miles |
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Roche Community Primary School
Fore Street, Roche, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 8EP |
2.55 miles |
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St Stephen Churchtown Academy
Creakavose, St Stephen, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 7NZ |
2.74 miles |
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Summercourt Academy
School Road, Summercourt, Newquay, Cornwall, TR8 5EA |
3.88 miles |
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Bugle School
Fore Street, Bugle, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 8PD |
4 miles |
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Treverbyn Academy
Stenalees, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 8TL |
4.06 miles |
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St Columb Major Academy
Newquay Road, St Columb, Cornwall, TR9 6RW |
4.18 miles |
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St Wenn School
St Wenn, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 5PS |
4.38 miles |
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St Mewan Community Primary School
St Mewan Lane, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 7DP |
4.75 miles |
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Sky Primary and Eden Project Nursery
Sky Way, Carluddon, St Austell, PL26 8ZR |
4.77 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Brannel School
Rectory Road, St Stephen, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 7RN |
3.33 miles |