Roche Community Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Fore Street Roche St Austell Cornwall PL26 8EP |
| Phone | 01726890323 |
| Reference Number | 142952 |
Roche Community Primary School has made significant progress since its previous inspection, moving from a grade of Requires Improvement to Good across all areas evaluated. The school fosters a positive and inclusive learning environment where pupils are engaged, behave well, and have high attendance rates. The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, supporting all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities. However, there is a noted concern regarding the school's wider curriculum and behaviour monitoring, which have not received the same degree of attention as the academic curriculum.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 198 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.52%
Girls: 48.48% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 10 | 22 |
| 2 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 3 | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| 4 | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| 5 | 16 | 11 | 27 |
| 6 | 13 | 18 | 31 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.4% |
| White, Other | 5.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 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 | 19 Jul 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Jul 2022 | School inspection: |
| 17 Oct 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Jul 2016 | Academy conversion letter |
| 23 Sep 2014 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Roche Community Primary School | |
| 23 Sep 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Feb 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Feb 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Nov 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Nov 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Feb 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 01 Feb 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Jul 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Jul 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jun 2000 | Full inspection |
| 05 Jun 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong focus on an ambitious curriculum that builds on prior knowledge
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities
- High standards of behaviour and a calm school atmosphere
- Positive pupil attitudes towards learning and engagement
- Successful emphasis on reading and well-structured phonics instruction
- Inclusive environment encouraging responsible citizenship
Areas for Improvement
- Insufficient monitoring of behaviour trends and patterns
- Lack of rigorous review of the wider curriculum by leaders and governors
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 3% |
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 | 99 |
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 | 3.8 | ||
| Writing | 0.7 | ||
| Maths | 2.4 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 16 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Bugle School
Fore Street, Bugle, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 8PD |
1.94 miles |
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Whitemoor Academy
Crown Road, Whitemoor, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL26 7XH |
2.03 miles |
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St Dennis Primary Academy
Carne Hill, St Dennis, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 8AY |
2.55 miles |
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Treverbyn Academy
Stenalees, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 8TL |
2.7 miles |
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Nanpean Community Primary School
St George's Road, Nanpean, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 7YH |
3.06 miles |
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St Wenn School
St Wenn, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 5PS |
3.16 miles |
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Foxhole Learning Academy
Goverseth Road, Foxhole, St. Austell, PL26 7XD |
3.6 miles |
|
Sky Primary and Eden Project Nursery
Sky Way, Carluddon, St Austell, PL26 8ZR |
3.76 miles |
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Lanivet Community Primary School
Lanivet, Honeys Hill, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 5HE |
4.03 miles |
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Luxulyan School
Luxulyan, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 5EE |
4.14 miles |
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Indian Queens Primary School
Off Suncrest Estate, Indian Queens, St Columb, Cornwall, TR9 6QZ |
4.47 miles |
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Carclaze Community Primary School
St Piran's Close, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3TF |
4.68 miles |
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St Stephen Churchtown Academy
Creakavose, St Stephen, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 7NZ |
4.9 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Cornwall College
Corporate Headquarters, Cornwall College St Austell, Tregonissey Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4DJ |
4.7 miles |
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Poltair School
Trevarthian Road, Trevarthian Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4BZ |
4.83 miles |