Biscovey Academy
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Cornwall |
| Address | Lamellyn Road, PL24 2DB |
| School Website | www.biscovey.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1726812949 |
| URN | 137758 |
School Census
| Total | 254 |
| Girls/Boys | 114/140 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 44.9%/55.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 82 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 11.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 27/11/2014 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 27/11/2014 | Outstanding |
| 30/09/2009 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 27/11/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 30/09/2009 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 42 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2 |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | -3.1 |
| Writing Progress | -1.2 |
| Maths Progress | -2.8 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 1% |
| Reading | 101 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -4.3 |
| Writing Progress | 0.3 |
| Maths Progress | -2.2 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | -1.9 |
| Writing Progress | 0.6 |
| Maths Progress | -2.9 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 88% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 56% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 32% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 92% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 96% |
| no | 4% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 9.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Lamellyn Road, , PL24 2DB
Doubletrees School
(0.32 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: St Blazey Gate, , PL24 2DS