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Sir James Smith's School
Dark Lane, Camelford, Cornwall, PL32 9UJ, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.0 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
605
Capacity
696
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 67% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 58%, while 43% reach grade 5 or above, indicating a satisfactory level of achievement. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 19%, which may be a consideration for parents looking for a more academically rigorous curriculum.
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Last inspected: 19 April 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 42.7 | Bottom 33% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 58% | Bottom 29% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 43% | Bottom 48% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 19% | Bottom 29% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 13% | Bottom 29% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.2%
White Other3.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Other0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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50.62171, -4.68434 · PL32 9UJ
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN146408
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Sir James Smith's School rated by Ofsted?
Sir James Smith's School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 April 2016.
Is Sir James Smith's School a good school?
Sir James Smith's School scores 35.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Sir James Smith's School in GCSEs?
Sir James Smith's School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.7. 58% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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