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St Columb Minor Academy
Porth Bean Road, St Columb Minor, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 3JF, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.5 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 73% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
440
Capacity
630
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
70%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 97%, this primary school is a solid choice for families. The school boasts a commendable 70% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 36% nationally. However, only 9% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 1 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 70% | Top 36% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Parent View (61 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
I'd recommend this school
97%
My child is happy
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
School keeps me informed
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
My child makes good progress
90%
Behaviour is good
89%
School has high expectations
87%
School supports development
82%
School responds to concerns
69%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.7%
White Other5.2%
Mixed Other1.8%
Other1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Other0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Black African0.5%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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50.41900, -5.04711 · TR7 3JF
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN136869
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Columb Minor Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Columb Minor Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2024.
Is St Columb Minor Academy a good school?
St Columb Minor Academy scores 72.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 28% 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 St Columb Minor Academy?
Based on 61 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Columb Minor Academy receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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