Poltair School
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Trevarthian Road Trevarthian Road St Austell Cornwall PL25 4BZ |
| Phone | 01726874520 |
| Reference Number | 147442 |
Poltair School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' grade across various domains of the inspection. The school has high expectations for both academic achievement and behavior, creating a positive environment where pupils feel proud and supported. Strong relationships between staff and students, along with a broad curriculum that emphasizes both academic and personal development, contribute to the school's success. Notably, the school is part of the Cornwall Education Learning Trust, which has played a role in supporting its recent improvements since its establishment as an academy in 2019. The school has not been previously inspected under the regular schedule, marking this as a significant first evaluation.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 877 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.54%
Girls: 48.46% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 108 | 93 | 201 |
| 8 | 93 | 94 | 187 |
| 9 | 100 | 77 | 177 |
| 10 | 84 | 65 | 149 |
| 11 | 67 | 96 | 163 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.4% |
| White, Other | 3.4% |
| African | 1.7% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- High expectations of pupil behaviour
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes
- Exceptional personal development opportunities
- Strong pastoral care and mental health support
- Extensive extracurricular programs available to all pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of the curriculum in a few subjects
- Some activities do not help pupils to retain important information
- Opportunities for pupils to deepen their thinking are sometimes lacking
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 47.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 64.6% |
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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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 210 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 56 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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0.71 miles |
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0.92 miles |
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84 Boscoppa Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3DT |
1.21 miles |
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St Mewan Lane, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 7DP |
1.44 miles |
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Crinnis Road, Carlyon Bay, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3PB |
1.52 miles |
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1.54 miles |
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2.47 miles |
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2.83 miles |
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2.86 miles |
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Foxhole Learning Academy
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3.52 miles |
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Bugle School
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3.7 miles |
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3.74 miles |
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Nanpean Community Primary School
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3.88 miles |
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Tywardreath School
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3.97 miles |
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Whitemoor Academy
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4.02 miles |
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Mevagissey Community Primary School
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4.49 miles |
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St Stephen Churchtown Academy
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4.73 miles |
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Cornwall College
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0.2 miles |
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0.9 miles |
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2.96 miles |
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4.62 miles |