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St Merryn School
St Merryn, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8NP, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
92.4 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
131
Capacity
130
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 74% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 25% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 92.4 indicates it outperforms 92% of schools, reflecting a positive learning environment. However, only 5% of students achieved the higher standard at KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 2 July 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 74% | Top 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.9%
Mixed W+B African2.3%
Asian Chinese1.5%
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50.52324, -4.99633 · PL28 8NP
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN137623
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Merryn School rated by Ofsted?
St Merryn School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 July 2013.
Is St Merryn School a good school?
St Merryn School scores 92.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% 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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