Alverton Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 2-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Cornwall |
| Address | Toltuff Crescent, TR18 4QD |
| School Website | www.alverton.org.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1736364087 |
| URN | 142240 |
School Census
| Total | 416 |
| Girls/Boys | 199/217 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.8%/52.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 63 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 9.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 19/11/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 19/11/2024 | |
| 03/06/2014 | Good |
| 08/06/2011 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 19/11/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 03/06/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 08/06/2011 |
| 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 | 67% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21 |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | 1.9 |
| Writing Progress | 2.2 |
| Maths Progress | 3.0 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 110 |
| Reading Progress | -1.3 |
| Writing Progress | 0.9 |
| Maths Progress | 4.0 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 78% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 109 |
| Reading Progress | 1.6 |
| Writing Progress | 2.5 |
| Maths Progress | 4.3 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 90 |
| As First Preference | 45 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 44 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 44 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.38% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 82 |
| As First Preference | 62 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 45 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 45 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 79 |
| As First Preference | 47 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 45 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 45 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 87 |
| As First Preference | 51 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 44 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 42 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 78 |
| As First Preference | 40 |
| As second preference | 31 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 40 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 40 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 76 |
| As First Preference | 38 |
| As second preference | 24 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 39 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 38 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 55 |
| As First Preference | 32 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 33 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 32 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 75 |
| As First Preference | 42 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 42 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 42 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 73 |
| As First Preference | 35 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 37 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 35 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 11% |
| not applicable | 67% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 20% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 20% |
| no | 80% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 93% |
| no | 7% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance
(0.37 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Redinnick Place, , TR18 4HP