Doubletrees School
| Type | Special School / Academy special converter |
| Age Range | 2-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | St Blazey Gate St Blazey Par Cornwall PL24 2DS |
| Phone | 01726812757 |
| Reference Number | 143173 |
Doubletrees School is performing well overall, rated as good in several areas during its first routine inspection since the COVID-19 pandemic. The school fosters a supportive and nurturing environment, with strong relationships between staff and pupils that contribute to a calm and purposeful learning atmosphere. Despite notable strengths in behaviour, attitudes, and a commitment to preparing pupils for adulthood, there are areas identified for improvement, particularly in the post-14 curriculum alignment with ambitious outcomes. The school's emphasis on community involvement and independence enhances pupils' personal development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 103 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 66.99%
Girls: 33.01% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 49% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| 2 | 9 | 5 | 14 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| 5 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| 6 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| 7 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| 8 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| 9 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| 10 | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| 11 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 12 | 2 | Unknown | 2 |
| 13 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 96.1% |
| White, Other | 2.9% |
| African | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Jul 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Jul 2023 | School inspection: |
| 02 Oct 2019 | School inspection |
| 06 Oct 2016 | Academy conversion letter |
| 17 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Doubletrees School | |
| 17 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Jan 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Jan 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Jul 2000 | Full inspection |
| 03 Jul 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are proud and enthusiastic members of the school.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils contribute to a safe learning environment.
- A well-designed and sequenced curriculum supports diverse pupil needs.
- Pupils are effectively prepared for their transition to adulthood.
- High-quality pastoral support for managing pupil behaviour.
- Staff are dedicated and knowledgeable about supporting pupil learning.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils do not learn as successfully in the more formal phonics-based approach.
- Teachers' subject knowledge in phonics teaching is not fully secure.
- The post-14 curriculum lacks sufficient ambition for a minority of pupils.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
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 | -8.3 | ||
| Writing | -6.9 | ||
| Maths | -9.6 |
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