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Saltash Community School
Wearde Road, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4AY, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
13.4 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,149
Capacity
1,372
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance in GCSEs, achieving an Attainment 8 score of 42.9, which places it in the top 66% nationally. However, only 60% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and parent satisfaction is relatively low at 47%. While 55% of pupils progress to university, only a small fraction reach top-third institutions, indicating areas for improvement in post-secondary outcomes.
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Last inspected: 7 May 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 42.9 | Bottom 34% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 60% | Bottom 33% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 39% | Bottom 38% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 20% | Bottom 17% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 8% | Bottom 17% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 55% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 1% | Below avg |
Based on 83 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (198 responses)
★★★★★2.8
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
Good range of subjects
82%
School has high expectations
67%
Progress is communicated
65%
My child feels safe
61%
School keeps me informed
60%
My child makes good progress
58%
My child is happy
54%
I'd recommend this school
47%
Behaviour is good
46%
School supports development
44%
School responds to concerns
37%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.2%
White Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.1%
Black African0.1%
Location
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50.40213, -4.22038 · PL12 4AY
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is Saltash Community School rated by Ofsted?
Saltash Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 May 2025.
Is Saltash Community School a good school?
Saltash Community School scores 13.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Saltash Community School?
Based on 198 Ofsted Parent View responses, Saltash Community School receives a satisfaction score of 56% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Saltash Community School in GCSEs?
Saltash Community School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.9. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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