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Alverton Primary School
Toltuff Crescent, Alverton, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4QD, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
83.3 / 100
Top 17%
Better than 83% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
384
Capacity
315
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
122%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 93%, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education. The school excels in key stage 2 results, with 77% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 19% nationally. However, while the overall performance is commendable, only 21% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further.
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Last inspected: 19 November 2024Quality 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%. | 77% | Top 19% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 21% | Top 7% UK |
Parent View (74 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
School keeps me informed
95%
Behaviour is good
95%
School has high expectations
95%
My child feels safe
93%
My child is happy
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
I'd recommend this school
93%
School supports development
92%
Progress is communicated
89%
School responds to concerns
68%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.1%
White Other3.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Asian Other0.8%
Other0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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50.11391, -5.54796 · TR18 4QD
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN142240
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.alverton.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Alverton Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Alverton Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 November 2024.
Is Alverton Primary School a good school?
Alverton Primary School scores 83.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 17% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Alverton Primary School?
Based on 74 Ofsted Parent View responses, Alverton Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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