Penponds School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Cornwall |
| Address | Higher Penponds, TR14 0QN |
| School Website | www.penponds.cornwall.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1209713929 |
| URN | 140741 |
School Census
| Total | 107 |
| Girls/Boys | 60/47 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 56.1%/43.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 0.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 5 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 7.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 21/02/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 21/02/2024 | Good |
| 28/11/2011 | Outstanding |
| 09/06/2009 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 21/02/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 28/11/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 09/06/2009 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 109 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 75 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6 |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -2.9 |
| Writing Progress | 1.6 |
| Maths Progress | -3.4 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 79% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% |
| Reading | 109 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | 3.1 |
| Writing Progress | 1.0 |
| Maths Progress | -2.2 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% |
| Reading | 110 |
| Maths | 110 |
| Reading Progress | 3.5 |
| Writing Progress | 0.7 |
| Maths Progress | 4.0 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 48 |
| As First Preference | 15 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 14 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 13 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.46% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 40 |
| As First Preference | 19 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 14 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 13 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 31 |
| As First Preference | 12 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 13 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 12 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.38% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 51 |
| As First Preference | 18 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 13 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.40% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 51 |
| As First Preference | 21 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 15 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 2.43% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 56 |
| As First Preference | 34 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 14 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 43 |
| As First Preference | 23 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 19 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 19 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 39 |
| As First Preference | 18 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 19 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 18 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 33 |
| As First Preference | 14 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 14 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 12 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 36 |
| As First Preference | 17 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 14 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 84% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 87% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 68% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 26% |
| 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 | 68% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 84% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 81% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 87% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 94% |
| no | 6% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 96.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 95.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.9% |