Mullion School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Meaver Road Mullion Helston Cornwall TR12 7EB |
| Phone | 01326240098 |
| Reference Number | 143993 |
Mullion School, recently inspected for the first time as an academy, demonstrates a strong improvement trajectory under new leadership and as part of the Truro and Penwith Academy Trust. The school's leadership has implemented effective strategies to address previous declines in standards, resulting in a positive learning environment where pupils feel valued and safe. Despite low-level disruptions being noted, the overall behavior of students is commendable, and academic achievements, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, are noteworthy. The curriculum is broad and ambitious, and there is an emphasis on fostering pupils' interests through varied extracurricular activities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 557 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.89%
Girls: 48.11% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 55 | 48 | 103 |
| 8 | 63 | 56 | 119 |
| 9 | 49 | 65 | 114 |
| 10 | 66 | 46 | 112 |
| 11 | 56 | 53 | 109 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.8% |
| White, Other | 2.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 06 Jun 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| 12 Oct 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Mullion School | |
| 12 Oct 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 25 Apr 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Apr 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Sep 2001 | Full inspection |
| 17 Sep 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong improvement trajectory under new leadership
- Positive and supportive school environment
- Ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum
- Effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
- High expectations leading to pride in work among students
- Improved reading programs and cultural capital enhancement
- Variety of extracurricular activities available for students
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in the application of behavior management strategies
- Variation in curriculum implementation across subjects
- Careers program lacks sufficient links to local employers
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 43.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 52.3% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 85 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 7 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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Mullion Primary School
Willis Vean, Mullion, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 7DF |
0.24 miles |
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Grade-Ruan CofE Primary School
Ruan Minor, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 7JN |
3.31 miles |
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Garras Community Primary School
St Keverne Road, Mawgan, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 6AY |
3.44 miles |
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Landewednack Community Primary School
Beacon Terrace, The Lizard, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 7PB |
4.22 miles |
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