St Stephen Churchtown Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Creakavose St Stephen St Austell Cornwall PL26 7NZ |
| Phone | 01726822568 |
| Reference Number | 142389 |
St Stephen Churchtown Academy continues to perform well, maintaining its status as a good school since the last inspection in 2018. The school has made significant strides in strengthening the quality of education, particularly by focusing on early years provision. Leaders have invested in staffing and curriculum resources, ensuring that children make a strong start in their education and that those with special educational needs receive the support they need. The inclusive environment fosters a strong sense of belonging, with students displaying pride in their school and participating actively in leadership roles such as the school council.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 299 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.85%
Girls: 45.15% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 16 | 41 |
| 2 | 15 | 23 | 38 |
| 3 | 17 | 14 | 31 |
| 4 | 24 | 21 | 45 |
| 5 | 22 | 14 | 36 |
| 6 | 19 | 17 | 36 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 97.7% |
| African | 1% |
| White, Other | 0.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 Jul 2024 | School inspection |
| 18 Sep 2018 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong support for pupils with SEND and their families.
- Effective early years provision with a focus on developing independence.
- Ambitious and well-implemented curriculum tailored to meet varied needs.
- Wide range of extracurricular clubs promoting diverse talents and interests.
- Strong emphasis on sports, resulting in success in various tournaments.
Areas for Improvement
- Presentation and handwriting standards are not consistently high.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 6% |
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 | 103 |
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 | 0.5 | ||
| Writing | 1.1 | ||
| Maths | 1.4 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 17 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 7 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Foxhole Learning Academy
Goverseth Road, Foxhole, St. Austell, PL26 7XD |
1.55 miles |
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Nanpean Community Primary School
St George's Road, Nanpean, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 7YH |
1.87 miles |
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Grampound Road Village CofE School
South Street, Grampound Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR2 4DY |
2.67 miles |
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St Dennis Primary Academy
Carne Hill, St Dennis, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 8AY |
2.74 miles |
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Whitemoor Academy
Crown Road, Whitemoor, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL26 7XH |
2.87 miles |
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Grampound-With-Creed CofE Primary School
Fore Street, Grampound, Truro, TR2 4SB |
3.36 miles |
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Ladock C of E School
Ladock, Ladock C of E School, Truro, Cornwall, TR2 4PL |
3.38 miles |
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Summercourt Academy
School Road, Summercourt, Newquay, Cornwall, TR8 5EA |
3.51 miles |
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Indian Queens Primary School
Off Suncrest Estate, Indian Queens, St Columb, Cornwall, TR9 6QZ |
3.55 miles |
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St Mewan Community Primary School
St Mewan Lane, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 7DP |
3.66 miles |
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Pondhu Primary School
Penwinnick Road, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL25 5DS |
4.29 miles |
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Probus Primary School
Ladock Road, Probus, Truro, Cornwall, TR2 4LE |
4.47 miles |
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Roche Community Primary School
Fore Street, Roche, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 8EP |
4.9 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Brannel School
Rectory Road, St Stephen, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 7RN |
0.63 miles |
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Poltair School
Trevarthian Road, Trevarthian Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4BZ |
4.73 miles |
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Cornwall College
Corporate Headquarters, Cornwall College St Austell, Tregonissey Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4DJ |
4.81 miles |