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Porthleven School
Torleven Road, Porthleven, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 9BX, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.0 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
192
Capacity
300
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
64%
Summary
With a KS2 expected attainment rate of 63% in reading, writing, and maths, this primary school performs better than 56% of schools across the UK, although the percentage achieving the higher standard is notably low at 8%. Parent satisfaction appears to be an area of concern, as indicated by the Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" from July 2023. The school's LocaleIQ score of 8.0 suggests it is better than only 8% of schools, highlighting potential challenges in overall performance and community perception.
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Last inspected: 11 July 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.3%
White Other2.6%
Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Location
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50.09099, -5.31227 · TR13 9BX
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN143996
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Porthleven School rated by Ofsted?
Porthleven School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 July 2023.
Is Porthleven School a good school?
Porthleven School scores 8.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 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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