Carclaze Community Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | St Piran's Close St Austell Cornwall PL25 3TF |
| Phone | 0172674194 |
| Reference Number | 141710 |
Carclaze Community Primary School has shown significant improvement since its previous inspection, moving from a requires improvement grade to a good overall effectiveness rating. The school is characterized by a positive and inclusive culture where pupils feel valued and safe. There is a strong emphasis on reading, which is a fundamental aspect of the school's success. The leadership team has effectively motivated both staff and pupils, fostering an environment where high expectations are set for all, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). However, there are areas needing attention, particularly in early years language and communication skills and the clarity of learning objectives in some subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 386 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.92%
Girls: 45.08% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 25 | 47 |
| 2 | 40 | 20 | 60 |
| 3 | 30 | 29 | 59 |
| 4 | 28 | 34 | 62 |
| 5 | 28 | 25 | 53 |
| 6 | 37 | 23 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.8% |
| White, Other | 2.3% |
| African | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| 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 | 09 Nov 2021 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 09 Nov 2021 | School inspection: |
| 29 Sep 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Jan 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Feb 2015 | Academy conversion letter |
| 14 Nov 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| Previously as Carclaze Community Primary School | |
| 14 Nov 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Feb 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Feb 2012 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong focus on reading across the school
- Positive attitudes towards learning from pupils
- High expectations and motivation among staff and pupils
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Well-planned and ambitious mathematics curriculum
- Inclusive culture where everyone is valued
Areas for Improvement
- Lack of clarity in learning objectives for some subjects
- Insufficient opportunities for developing language and communication skills in early years
- Some early years activities are too complicated for children's understanding
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 2% |
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 | 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 | 2.4 | ||
| Writing | -0.1 | ||
| Maths | 3.3 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 37 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 28 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Sandy Hill Academy
Sandy Hill, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3AT |
0.57 miles |
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Bishop Bronescombe CofE School
84 Boscoppa Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3DT |
0.75 miles |
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Mount Charles School
Morven Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4PP |
0.9 miles |
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Sky Primary and Eden Project Nursery
Sky Way, Carluddon, St Austell, PL26 8ZR |
1.07 miles |
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Charlestown Primary School
Crinnis Road, Carlyon Bay, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3PB |
1.31 miles |
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Pondhu Primary School
Penwinnick Road, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL25 5DS |
1.54 miles |
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St Mewan Community Primary School
St Mewan Lane, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 7DP |
2.05 miles |
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Treverbyn Academy
Stenalees, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 8TL |
2.13 miles |
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Biscovey Academy
Lamellyn Road, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2DB |
2.36 miles |
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Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy
Lamellyn Road, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2DB |
2.41 miles |
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Luxulyan School
Luxulyan, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 5EE |
3.15 miles |
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Bugle School
Fore Street, Bugle, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 8PD |
3.34 miles |
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Tywardreath School
Southpark Road, Tywardreath, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2PT |
3.44 miles |
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Foxhole Learning Academy
Goverseth Road, Foxhole, St. Austell, PL26 7XD |
3.87 miles |
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Whitemoor Academy
Crown Road, Whitemoor, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL26 7XH |
4.14 miles |
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Nanpean Community Primary School
St George's Road, Nanpean, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 7YH |
4.15 miles |
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Roche Community Primary School
Fore Street, Roche, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 8EP |
4.68 miles |
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Lanlivery Primary Academy
Lanlivery, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 5BT |
4.75 miles |
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Mevagissey Community Primary School
Old Road, Trewinney, Mevagissey, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 6TD |
4.93 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Cornwall College
Corporate Headquarters, Cornwall College St Austell, Tregonissey Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4DJ |
0.44 miles |
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Poltair School
Trevarthian Road, Trevarthian Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4BZ |
0.62 miles |
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Penrice Academy
Charlestown Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3NR |
0.93 miles |
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Doubletrees School
St Blazey Gate, St Blazey, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2DS |
2.46 miles |
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Red Moor School
Red Moor School, Churchtown Farm, Lanlivery, Cornwall, PL30 5BT |
4.68 miles |