Cape Cornwall School
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Cape Cornwall Street St Just Penzance Cornwall TR19 7JX |
| Phone | 01736788501 |
| Reference Number | 146325 |
Cape Cornwall School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in all assessed areas. The school is characterized as a friendly community where leaders have high ambitions for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Staff are dedicated to providing a high-quality education, fostering a positive culture of respect and minimal bullying among students. The school's curriculum is designed to be ambitious and well-sequenced, ensuring that pupils are supported in their learning while also being encouraged to participate in a variety of extra-curricular activities that contribute to their personal development. While the school shows many strengths, it does have some areas for improvement. Specifically, there are instances where teachers do not consistently check pupils' understanding effectively, leading to gaps in knowledge that can hinder progress. This inspection marks the school's first under the new grading system since becoming an academy in 2017, following a previous inadequate rating. Overall, there is a strong foundation from which the school can continue to develop and ensure all students reach their potential.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 284 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.59%
Girls: 51.41% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 33.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 22 | 30 | 52 |
| 8 | 27 | 41 | 68 |
| 9 | 32 | 22 | 54 |
| 10 | 28 | 26 | 54 |
| 11 | 29 | 27 | 56 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.4% |
| White, Other | 3.2% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| Irish | 1.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Jan 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong leadership with high expectations for all pupils
- Positive relationships between staff and students
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Well-designed ambitious curriculum
- High student engagement and positive attitudes towards learning
- Robust personal, social, and health education program
- Effective careers guidance from Year 7 to Year 11
- Strong focus on reading and literacy development
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checking of pupil understanding by some teachers
- Gaps in pupils' knowledge are not always addressed
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 38.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 31.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 52.6% |
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 | 11 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 31 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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St Just Primary School
Bosorne Road, St Just, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 7JU |
0.2 miles |
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Pendeen School
Church Road, Pendeen, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 7SE |
2.06 miles |
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Sennen Community Primary Academy
Sennen, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 7AW |
3.34 miles |
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St Buryan Primary School
Rectory Road, St Buryan, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 6BB |
4.58 miles |
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St Levan Primary School
The Bottoms, St Levan, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 6HD |
4.68 miles |
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