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Pondhu Primary School
Penwinnick Road, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL25 5DS, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.4 / 100
Bottom 15%
Better than 15% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
161
Capacity
240
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
67%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, where it ranks in the top 86% nationally. However, the percentage of students reaching the higher standard is notably low at 0%, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 2-11, with a community-focused approach.
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Last inspected: 18 October 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 47% | Bottom 14% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.5%
White Other4.3%
Mixed Other3.7%
Black African3.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Asian Indian1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
Location
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50.33314, -4.79944 · PL25 5DS
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN148106
School typeAcademy converter
Websitepondhu.eschools.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Pondhu Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Pondhu Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 October 2012.
Is Pondhu Primary School a good school?
Pondhu Primary School scores 15.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 15% 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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