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Bugle School
Fore Street, Bugle, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 8PD, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.3 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
159
Capacity
258
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
62%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong overall performance, particularly in achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, where it ranks in the top 92% nationally. However, the percentage of students reaching higher standards is relatively low at just 5%, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to excel further. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, but the school's LocaleIQ score suggests it may be less competitive compared to other local institutions.
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Last inspected: 19 July 2022Quality 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%. | 41% | Bottom 8% 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 British62.3%
White Other18.2%
Gypsy/Roma14.5%
Black African2.5%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed Other0.6%
Location
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50.39724, -4.79245 · PL26 8PD
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN143165
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.bugleschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Bugle School rated by Ofsted?
Bugle School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 July 2022.
Is Bugle School a good school?
Bugle School scores 14.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% 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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