St Issey Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Gardeners Way St Issey Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 7RN |
| Phone | 01841540232 |
| Reference Number | 146051 |
St Issey Church of England Primary School has demonstrated good overall effectiveness during its first inspection since becoming an academy. The school creates a positive learning environment where pupils feel safe, supported, and engaged. Staff prioritize individual needs and maintain respectful relationships, contributing to a culture of high expectations and pride in achievements. Leaders have developed an ambitious curriculum, with a focus on reading and an array of extracurricular activities that enhance broader experiences for the pupils. However, there are areas that require further clarification, particularly concerning the essential knowledge pupils need to learn in some subjects to prevent gaps in their understanding.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 123 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.85%
Girls: 47.15% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 11 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| 2 | 3 | 8 | 11 |
| 3 | 9 | 4 | 13 |
| 4 | 12 | 3 | 15 |
| 5 | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| 6 | 6 | 8 | 14 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 95.1% |
| White & Asian | 2.4% |
| White, Other | 1.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Feb 2023 | School inspection: |
| 11 Oct 2018 | Academy conversion letter |
| 03 Nov 2016 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as St Issey Church of England Primary School | |
| 03 Nov 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Jul 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Jul 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Jan 2000 | Full inspection |
| 18 Jan 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and find learning interesting.
- Strong support for individual pupil needs.
- Respectful relationships between staff and pupils.
- High expectations for behaviour and safety.
- Well-structured curriculum for early reading and mathematics.
- Diverse extracurricular opportunities for pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, essential knowledge lacks clarity.
- Gaps in pupil knowledge due to undefined learning objectives.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 86% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
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 | 111 | ||
| Maths | 107 |
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 | 1.7 | ||
| Writing | 2.3 | ||
| Maths | -0.3 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 9 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Padstow School
Grenville Road, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8EX |
2.2 miles |
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St Minver School
Rock Road, St Minver, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 6QD |
3.23 miles |
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Trevisker Primary School
Warwick Crescent, St Eval, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 7UD |
3.35 miles |
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St Breock Primary School
Tremarren Road, St Breock School, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 7XL |
3.43 miles |
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St Merryn School
St Merryn, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8NP |
3.49 miles |
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Wadebridge Primary Academy
Gonvena Hill, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 6BL |
4.09 miles |
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St Wenn School
St Wenn, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 5PS |
4.86 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Wadebridge School
Gonvena Hill, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 6BU |
4.09 miles |