Poltair School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Cornwall |
| Address | Trevarthian Road, PL25 4BZ |
| School Website | www.poltairschool.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1726874520 |
| URN | 147442 |
School Census
| Total | 802 |
| Girls/Boys | 406/396 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.6%/49.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 257 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 14.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 27/02/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 27/02/2024 | Good |
| 06/02/2018 | Requires improvement |
| 03/11/2015 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 27/02/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 06/02/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 03/11/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 27 February 2024 | School inspection: Good | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 30.30% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 48.70% |
| Entering EBacc | 47.40% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.79 |
| Progress 8 | 0.26 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 27% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 50% |
| Entering EBacc | 27% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.66 |
| Progress 8 | 0.25 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 34% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 54% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.67 |
| Progress 8 | 0.12 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 468 |
| As first preference | 182 |
| As second preference | 238 |
| As third preference | 48 |
| Total Offers Made | 192 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 182 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 332 |
| As first preference | 170 |
| As second preference | 137 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 198 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 170 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 298 |
| As first preference | 148 |
| As second preference | 122 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 148 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 234 |
| As first preference | 88 |
| As second preference | 124 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 124 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 88 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 268 |
| As first preference | 105 |
| As second preference | 132 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 166 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 105 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 63% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 19% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 30% |
| no | 70% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 29% |
| dont know | 2% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 2% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 77% |
| no | 23% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Cornwall College
(0.25 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 16-99, Gender: Mixed
Address: Corporate Headquarters, Tregonissey Road, PL25 4DJ