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Poltair School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Poltair School
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- St Austell PL25 4BZ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Learns from a highly ambitious curriculum and achieves well
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is exemplary; attitudes towards school are positive
Qualifications and Training: Staff are experts in their subjects
Current Educational Practices: Supported by the trust to ensure effective curriculum implementation
Strengths and Challenges: Relentless drive for best life chances; some inconsistency in curriculum areas
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give feedback through Ofsted Parent View
Communication: Clear communication about progress and events
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' opinions are considered in evaluations
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Responds quickly and appropriately to incidents
Actions for Quality Improvement: Implemented significant changes and sustained improvements since joining the trust
Managing Bullying and Safety: Meticulous recording and swift action on negative incidents
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong pastoral care and focus on mental and physical health
Extracurricular Offerings: Extensive extracurricular programme including Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 Award
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Ensures barriers preventing participation are removed
Managing and Supporting SEND: Accurately identified and well-supported with additional personalized support
Subjects Offered: Academically ambitious without compromising creative and practical subjects
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Poltair School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cornwall County, South West.
It has 856 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 28% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to the Poltair Schools website. We hope this provides you with all the information you need. Visit our website to learn more about who we are and what we can do for students. If you are a new student or are contemplating enrolling, send an email to [email protected] to arrange a visit to the school. We would be pleased to have you come in person if you want to learn more.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.8 | - | 15.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 28% | 98% | 30% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.24 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 28% | 28.41% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 44.59% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 27% | 19.39% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 6.84% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 10.52% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.67 | 2.88 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 86% | 90.97% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 160 | 154 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 69% | 80.69% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 49% | 53.09% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 13.29% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 19% | 8.54% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.89% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 5.11% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 13% | 5.29% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.12 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% | 31.02% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 47.18% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 26% | 20.95% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 9.48% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 13.02% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.67 | 3.08 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 90.89% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 128 | 149 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 85.66% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 68% | 54.91% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 15.83% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 8.8% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.09% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.2% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 31.55% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 50.25% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 26.5% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.88% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.53% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.25 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 89.93% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 149 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83.79% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 59.14% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 18.03% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.03% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.48% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.69% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.48% | 2.75% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Poltair School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
