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Saltash Community School

State school · Saltash, PL12 4AY
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,149 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,149 ·
Local authority
Cornwall Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Sara Del Gaudio

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Burraton Community Primary School 22 %
St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School & Nursery 17 %
Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy 16 %
Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School 10 %
OtherUnkn 10 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Sir Robert Geffery's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School 9 %
Riverside Community Primary School 6 %
St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy 4 %
Landulph School 3 %
Victoria Road Primary 2 %
Weston Mill Community Primary Academy 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
66%
LA avg.
55%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
41.5%
LA avg.
39.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
24.01
LA avg.
34.70
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
72
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3.8 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
12.8 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,149
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Wearde Road
Saltash
Cornwall
PL12 4AY
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Telephone: 01752 843715

Email: enquiries@saltash.cornwall.sch.uk

Website: http://saltash.net

Local authority: Cornwall Council

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School data & information Saltash Community School Wearde Road, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4AY
1,149 Pupil numbers
28 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
2 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
72 Number of teachers
20 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
41.5%
LA avg.
39.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
45.40
LA avg.
43.80
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.30 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Statistics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 7
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 7
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 6
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 39 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 191 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 102 5
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 105 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 190 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 191 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 3
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 69 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
3.2%
LA avg.
15.4%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
24.01
LA avg.
34.70
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 9 C
Psychology GCE A level 22 C
Mathematics GCE A level 5 A
History GCE A level 11 C
Geography GCE A level 11 C
English Literature GCE A level 7 C
English Language GCE A level 6 C
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 5 B
Biology GCE A level 10 C
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 7 B
Mathematics GCE AS level 1 D

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Saltash Community School is a mainstream school with a SEN unit. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

3.8 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
12.8 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs Yes
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good
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