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St Dennis Primary Academy
Carne Hill, St Dennis, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 8AY, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.2 / 100
Bottom 47%
Better than 47% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
196
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary academy demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 65% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 50% nationally. However, only 5% of pupils achieved the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging the most able learners. Overall, the school is better than 47% of schools according to its LocaleIQ score, suggesting a satisfactory local standing.
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Last inspected: 2 February 2023Quality 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%. | 65% | Top 50% 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 British97.4%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Location
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50.38626, -4.88171 · PL26 8AY
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN141198
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.stdennis.academy
Frequently asked questions
What is St Dennis Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Dennis Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 February 2023.
Is St Dennis Primary Academy a good school?
St Dennis Primary Academy scores 47.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 47% 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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