Bugle School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Fore Street Bugle St Austell Cornwall PL26 8PD |
| Phone | 01726850420 |
| Reference Number | 143165 |
Bugle School has made significant improvements since its previous inadequate inspection, now achieving a good overall effectiveness rating. The leadership has created a supportive and engaging environment where pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, feel valued and motivated to learn. The curriculum is broad and well-structured, with a strong emphasis on early years education and reading, facilitating a solid foundation for pupils' future learning. Parents have noted the nurturing environment and responsive leadership, recognizing the positive transformation in the school culture.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 159 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 57.23%
Girls: 42.77% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 34.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 20.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 7 | 20 |
| 2 | 16 | 5 | 21 |
| 3 | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| 4 | 6 | 11 | 17 |
| 5 | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| 6 | 12 | 11 | 23 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 62.3% |
| White, Other | 18.2% |
| African | 2.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| 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: |
| 26 May 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Feb 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Jan 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 May 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Sep 2016 | Academy conversion letter |
| 18 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Bugle School | |
| 18 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jul 2004 | Full inspection |
| 05 Jul 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong leadership with a clear vision for education.
- Pupils show positive attitudes towards learning.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND.
- High-quality phonics teaching.
- Broad and balanced curriculum with extracurricular opportunities.
- Regular opportunities for outdoor learning.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent use of assessment in some subjects.
- Pupils' attendance is below leaders' expectations.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 41% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 5% |
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 | 100 |
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 | -4.6 | ||
| Writing | 0.1 | ||
| Maths | -5.2 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 4 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 1 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Treverbyn Academy
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1.23 miles |
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Roche Community Primary School
Fore Street, Roche, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 8EP |
1.94 miles |
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Luxulyan School
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2.21 miles |
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Sky Primary and Eden Project Nursery
Sky Way, Carluddon, St Austell, PL26 8ZR |
2.28 miles |
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Whitemoor Academy
Crown Road, Whitemoor, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL26 7XH |
3.03 miles |
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Carclaze Community Primary School
St Piran's Close, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3TF |
3.34 miles |
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Lanivet Community Primary School
Lanivet, Honeys Hill, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 5HE |
3.49 miles |
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Bishop Bronescombe CofE School
84 Boscoppa Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3DT |
3.72 miles |
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Nanpean Community Primary School
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3.84 miles |
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Sandy Hill Academy
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3.9 miles |
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Lanlivery Primary Academy
Lanlivery, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 5BT |
3.93 miles |
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St Dennis Primary Academy
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4 miles |
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Foxhole Learning Academy
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4.12 miles |
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Mount Charles School
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4.23 miles |
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Pondhu Primary School
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4.44 miles |
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Charlestown Primary School
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4.45 miles |
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St Mewan Community Primary School
St Mewan Lane, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 7DP |
4.57 miles |
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Biscovey Academy
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4.59 miles |
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Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy
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St Wenn School
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Cornwall College
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3.52 miles |
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Poltair School
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3.7 miles |
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Red Moor School
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3.91 miles |
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Penrice Academy
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4.26 miles |
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Doubletrees School
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4.43 miles |