Lostwithiel School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bodmin Hill Lostwithiel Cornwall PL22 0AJ |
| Phone | 01208872339 |
| Reference Number | 142241 |
Lostwithiel School has made significant progress since its previous inspection, moving from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good' overall. The school nurtures a supportive environment where pupils feel valued and safe, and leaders maintain high expectations for all students, including those with special educational needs. The school's curriculum is generally well structured in subjects like science but requires further refinement in others to enhance the continuity of knowledge and learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 182 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.7%
Girls: 53.3% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 10 | 21 |
| 2 | 7 | 20 | 27 |
| 3 | 12 | 5 | 17 |
| 4 | 13 | 10 | 23 |
| 5 | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| 6 | 13 | 11 | 24 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.1% |
| Unclassified | 4.4% |
| White, Other | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Irish | 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 | 16 Mar 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 Mar 2022 | School inspection: |
| 01 May 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Aug 2015 | Academy conversion letter |
| 25 Nov 2014 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Lostwithiel School | |
| 25 Nov 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 15 Oct 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Oct 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Jan 2002 | Full inspection |
| 21 Jan 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel valued and safe at school.
- Teachers effectively support pupils to achieve their personal best.
- Strong emphasis on outdoor learning opportunities.
- Leaders maintain high expectations for all pupils.
- Good implementation of phonics teaching helping children become confident readers.
- Positive relationships and strong behaviour throughout the school.
- Pupils have a deep understanding of diversity and equality.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum sequencing in some subjects does not effectively build on prior knowledge.
- Planned activities sometimes focus on task outcomes rather than knowledge development.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 24% |
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 | 112 | ||
| Maths | 108 |
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 | 3.6 | ||
| Writing | 2.1 | ||
| Maths | 0.7 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 18 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Winnow CofE School
Downend, Cornwall, PL22 0RA |
0.97 miles |
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Lanlivery Primary Academy
Lanlivery, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 5BT |
1.41 miles |
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Lerryn CofE Primary School
School Lane, Lerryn, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0QA |
3.13 miles |
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Luxulyan School
Luxulyan, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 5EE |
3.3 miles |
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Tywardreath School
Southpark Road, Tywardreath, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2PT |
3.7 miles |
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St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Athelstan Park, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 1DS |
4.38 miles |
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Lanivet Community Primary School
Lanivet, Honeys Hill, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 5HE |
4.59 miles |
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Beacon Academy
38 Robartes Road, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 1JQ |
4.74 miles |
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Biscovey Academy
Lamellyn Road, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2DB |
4.76 miles |
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Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy
Lamellyn Road, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2DB |
4.77 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barn Lane,Bodmin, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 1LW |
4.92 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Red Moor School
Red Moor School, Churchtown Farm, Lanlivery, Cornwall, PL30 5BT |
1.46 miles |
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Bosvena School
Turfdown Road, Glynn, Bodmin, PL30 4EW |
3.47 miles |
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Bodmin College
Lostwithiel Road, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 1DD |
3.86 miles |
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Doubletrees School
St Blazey Gate, St Blazey, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2DS |
4.43 miles |
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Callywith College
Old Callywith Road, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 2GT |
4.83 miles |