Alverton Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Toltuff Crescent Alverton Penzance Cornwall TR18 4QD |
| Phone | 01736364087 |
| Reference Number | 142240 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 390 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.56%
Girls: 47.44% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 20 | 43 |
| 2 | 25 | 20 | 45 |
| 3 | 19 | 23 | 42 |
| 4 | 26 | 19 | 45 |
| 5 | 26 | 19 | 45 |
| 6 | 20 | 25 | 45 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.7% |
| White, Other | 3.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-12-19 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-19 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2018-02-21 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2015-08-31 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Alverton Primary School | ||
| 2014-06-03 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-06-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-05-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-11-16 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2004-11-22 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2014-06-03 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-06-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-05-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-11-16 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2004-11-22 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 107 | Unlock | Unlock |
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 | 1.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 2.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 3 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
UnlockAverage 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.
Sample
UnlockProgress 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.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Newlyn School
Carne Road, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 5QA |
0.36 miles |
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St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance
Redinnick Place, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4HP |
0.37 miles |
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Pensans Community Primary School
Madron Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8UH |
0.66 miles |
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Heamoor Community Primary School
Bosvenna Way, Heamoor, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3JZ |
0.85 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance
Peverell Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2AT |
0.98 miles |
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Madron Daniel CofE (VA) School
Bellair Road, Madron, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8SP |
1.41 miles |
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Madron Daniel Church of England School
Bellair Road, Penzance, TR20 8SP |
1.41 miles |
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Gulval School
School Lane, Gulval, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3BJ |
1.63 miles |
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Mousehole School
Foxes Lane, Mousehole, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 6QQ |
2 miles |
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Trythall Community Primary School
New Mill, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8XR |
2.83 miles |
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Ludgvan School
Lower Quarter, Ludgvan, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8EX |
3.67 miles |
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Marazion School
School Lane, Marazion, Cornwall, TR17 0DG |
3.75 miles |
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St Buryan Primary School
Rectory Road, St Buryan, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 6BB |
4.25 miles |
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Nancledra School
Nancledra, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8NB |
4.66 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Nancealverne School
Madron Road, Penzance, TR20 8TP |
0.72 miles |
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Humphry Davy School
Coombe Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2TG |
0.82 miles |
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Mounts Bay Academy
Boscathnoe Lane, Heamoor, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3JT |
1.06 miles |