Pencoys Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Loscombe Road Four Lanes Redruth Cornwall TR16 6RB |
| Phone | 01209215203 |
| Reference Number | 143445 |
Pencoys Primary School has shown significant improvement since its last inspection, now rated as good overall. The school benefits from a well-structured curriculum, high expectations from leadership, and a supportive environment that fosters a positive culture among pupils. This vibrant setting enables students with both special educational needs and those from disadvantaged backgrounds to thrive academically and socially. The strong emphasis on early years education and a focus on reading are notable highlights of the school's approach, as well as the commitment from the Crofty Multi-Academy Trust.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 173 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.82%
Girls: 53.18% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 16 | 23 |
| 2 | 11 | 6 | 17 |
| 3 | 14 | 6 | 20 |
| 4 | 12 | 15 | 27 |
| 5 | 13 | 19 | 32 |
| 6 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.8% |
| White, Other | 1.7% |
| African | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 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 | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 24 Sep 2019 | School inspection: |
| 06 Oct 2016 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 May 2014 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Pencoys Primary School | |
| 07 May 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 04 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Engaging and ambitious curriculum
- High expectations leading to motivated pupils
- Strong focus on reading and early years education
- Effective support for SEND pupils
- Positive school culture with established behavior expectations
- Active involvement of pupils in leadership roles
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum not yet fully embedded in all subjects
- Lack of rigorous oversight of behavior incidents by governors and trustees
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 13% |
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 | 106 | ||
| 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 | 2 | ||
| Writing | 2.8 | ||
| Maths | 2.3 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 4 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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