Berrycoombe School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Berrycoombe Vale Bodmin Cornwall PL31 2PH |
| Phone | 0120874969 |
| Reference Number | 145757 |
Berrycoombe School is performing well overall, having achieved a 'Good' rating across all inspected areas in its first inspection. The school is inclusive and leaders prioritize the well-being of pupils, fostering a warm community where students enjoy learning and feel valued. Parents have positive feedback on the school's impact on their children's development, highlighting the strong relationships between staff and families.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 210 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.38%
Girls: 47.62% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 41.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 9 | 18 |
| 2 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 3 | 14 | 8 | 22 |
| 4 | 18 | 10 | 28 |
| 5 | 8 | 18 | 26 |
| 6 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.7% |
| White, Other | 3.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.3% |
| African | 1.9% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 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 | 27 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Sep 2022 | School inspection: |
| 07 Jun 2018 | Academy conversion letter |
| 28 Mar 2017 | Short inspection |
| Previously as Berrycoombe School | |
| 28 Mar 2017 | Short inspection |
| 12 Sep 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Sep 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 05 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 05 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
| 08 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Inclusive environment where everyone feels valued.
- Strong relationships between staff, pupils, and families.
- Carefully sequenced curriculum tailored to pupil needs.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Prioritization of reading with improved phonics teaching.
- Wide range of extracurricular clubs enhancing pupil interests.
Areas for Improvement
- Some older pupils have gaps in their phonics knowledge.
- Assessment systems for foundation subjects are not fully established.
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 | 0% |
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 | 101 |
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 | -0.9 | ||
| Writing | 3.6 | ||
| Maths | 0 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 10 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barn Lane,Bodmin, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 1LW |
0.18 miles |
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Beacon Academy
38 Robartes Road, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 1JQ |
0.41 miles |
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St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Athelstan Park, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 1DS |
0.9 miles |
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Nanstallon Community Primary School
Nanstallon, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 5JZ |
1.48 miles |
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Lanivet Community Primary School
Lanivet, Honeys Hill, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 5HE |
2.37 miles |
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St Mabyn CofE School
St Mabyn, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 3BQ |
3.88 miles |
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Cardinham School
Cardinham, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 4BN |
3.95 miles |
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Blisland Primary Academy
Waterloo, Blisland, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 4JX |
4.48 miles |
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Callywith College
Old Callywith Road, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 2GT |
1.17 miles |
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Bodmin College
Lostwithiel Road, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 1DD |
1.32 miles |
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Bosvena School
Turfdown Road, Glynn, Bodmin, PL30 4EW |
2.3 miles |