Sir James Smith's School

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityCornwall
AddressDark Lane, PL32 9UJ
URN146408

School Census

Total 601
Girls/Boys 280/321
Girls/Boys Ratio 46.6%/53.4%
% pupils where English not first language 1.0%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 155
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 15.3%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
19/04/2016 Good
25/09/2014 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 19/04/2016
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 25/09/2014
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 38.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 30.80%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 46.70%
Entering EBacc 50.50%
EBacc average point score 3.54
Progress 8 -0.43
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 37.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 29%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 41%
Entering EBacc 51%
EBacc average point score 3.43
Progress 8 -0.46
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 43.7
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 36%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 53%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4
Progress 8 -0.34

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications166
As first preference129
As second preference26
As third preference11
Total Offers Made127
first preference offers127
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.03%
Total Applications145
As first preference120
As second preference22
As third preference3
Total Offers Made120
first preference offers117
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications167
As first preference143
As second preference21
As third preference3
Total Offers Made143
first preference offers143
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications138
As first preference112
As second preference23
As third preference3
Total Offers Made113
first preference offers112
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications149
As first preference104
As second preference32
As third preference13
Total Offers Made105
first preference offers104
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications167
As first preference116
As second preference43
As third preference8
Total Offers Made118
first preference offers116
second preference offers0
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree24%
agree47%
disagree17%
strongly disagree10%
don't know3%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree28%
agree58%
disagree8%
strongly disagree4%
don't know3%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree14%
agree43%
disagree20%
strongly disagree10%
don't know13%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree8%
agree12%
disagree7%
strongly disagree7%
don't know15%
not applicable52%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree18%
agree42%
disagree25%
strongly disagree12%
don't know4%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree18%
agree23%
disagree15%
strongly disagree15%
don't know5%
not applicable23%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes23%
no78%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree15%
agree22%
disagree19%
strongly disagree30%
dont know15%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree31%
agree33%
disagree16%
strongly disagree8%
don't know12%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree24%
agree41%
disagree12%
strongly disagree9%
don't know14%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree26%
agree43%
disagree17%
strongly disagree11%
don't know4%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree22%
agree49%
disagree21%
strongly disagree5%
don't know3%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree48%
agree45%
disagree6%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree20%
agree33%
disagree22%
strongly disagree12%
don't know14%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes65%
no35%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin95%
any other white background ethnic origin1.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.8%
white and asian ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin96.3%
any other white background ethnic origin1%
white and asian ethnic origin0.7%

Nearby Schools

Camelford Community Primary School

(0.06 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Station Road, , PL32 9UE