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Gulval School
School Lane, Gulval, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3BJ, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.5 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
222
Capacity
179
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
124%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 75% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 24% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving higher standards is lower at 4%, the overall environment appears supportive, as indicated by a LocaleIQ score better than 61% of schools. Parents can expect a nurturing atmosphere for children aged 2-11, although further details on extracurricular offerings and parent satisfaction would provide a fuller picture.
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Last inspected: 24 May 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 75% | Top 24% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.7%
Mixed Other3.2%
White Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Location
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50.13207, -5.52464 · TR18 3BJ
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN140837
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitegulvalschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Gulval School rated by Ofsted?
Gulval School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 May 2017.
Is Gulval School a good school?
Gulval School scores 60.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% 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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