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Padstow School

Grenville Road, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8EX, Cornwall


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.0 / 100
Top 36%
Better than 64% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
162
Capacity
234
Ages
211
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
69%
Summary

With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 70% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 36% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears strong, and the school is rated better than 64% of other institutions in its locale. However, only 13% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 19 September 2023
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.13%Top 25% UK
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.6%
White Other3.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Location
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50.53635, -4.94585 · PL28 8EX

School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN137183
School typeAcademy converter

Frequently asked questions
What is Padstow School rated by Ofsted?

Padstow School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 September 2023.

Is Padstow School a good school?

Padstow School scores 64.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 36% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

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