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Poltair School
Trevarthian Road, Trevarthian Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4BZ, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
77.2 / 100
Top 23%
Better than 77% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
877
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
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Last inspected: 27 February 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 47.4 | Top 41% 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%. | 69% | Top 42% 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%. | 48% | Top 39% 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%. | 48% | Top 40% 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%. | 27% | Top 40% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.4%
White Other3.4%
Black African1.7%
Gypsy/Roma1.6%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
Other0.2%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
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50.34387, -4.78694 · PL25 4BZ
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN147442
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.poltairschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Poltair School rated by Ofsted?
Poltair School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 February 2024.
Is Poltair School a good school?
Poltair School scores 77.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 23% 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 Poltair School in GCSEs?
Poltair School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.4. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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