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Mounts Bay Academy
Boscathnoe Lane, Heamoor, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3JT, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.7 / 100
Bottom 42%
Better than 42% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
975
Capacity
1,020
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and solid GCSE results, this school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16. Notably, 66% of pupils achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, with attainment scores placing it in the top 62% nationally. However, there is room for improvement in the percentage of students achieving higher grades, as only 38% reach grade 5 or above in these core subjects.
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Last inspected: 1 December 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality 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. | 43.7 | Bottom 38% 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%. | 66% | Top 50% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 41% | Top 45% 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%. | 24% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.4%
White Other2.5%
Mixed Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Other0.1%
Black African0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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50.12828, -5.55645 · TR18 3JT
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN136873
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.mountsbay.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Mounts Bay Academy rated by Ofsted?
Mounts Bay Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 December 2021.
Is Mounts Bay Academy a good school?
Mounts Bay Academy scores 41.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 42% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Mounts Bay Academy in GCSEs?
Mounts Bay Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.7. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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