Tregony Community Primary School, located in Cornwall, has been evaluated as a good school following its inspection in November 2018. The leadership and management of the school are deemed effective, with trustees and school leaders taking prompt action to address a recent decline in pupil achievement. As a result, most current pupils are making strong progress, particularly the most able pupils and girls, who continue to excel. The school has implemented new curriculum topics that engage boys more effectively, leading to improved performance among this group.
The use of the pupil premium has been enhanced, allowing disadvantaged pupils to catch up rapidly with their peers both within the school and nationally. Improvements in teaching quality have positively impacted the progress of pupils with low prior attainment and those with special educational needs and disabilities. However, some pupils, particularly those with average prior attainment, are still not making the expected progress, which leaders have identified as an area for further development.
In the early years, children receive a strong start, especially in reading, writing, and mathematics, and they perform well in the Year 1 national phonics screening check. The headteacher has fostered a positive learning culture, where pupils are eager to learn, collaborate effectively, and demonstrate good behavior. Attendance rates are high, and safeguarding procedures are robust, ensuring that pupils feel safe and learn how to stay safe.
To further improve, the school aims to ensure that all pupils, including those with low or average prior attainment and those with special educational needs, consistently make strong progress. This involves closely matching the level of challenge to pupils' starting points, addressing gaps in prior learning, and enhancing pupils' language skills, particularly vocabulary and sentence structure.
The leadership team is committed to developing a love of learning through a broad curriculum. They have successfully raised teachers' expectations and aspirations for pupils, resulting in a higher proportion of pupils reaching higher standards than seen nationally. Subject leaders have received training that has improved their subject knowledge and evaluation of pupil progress, leading to effective support for teaching staff.
Trustees have improved the impact of the pupil premium by providing additional support for disadvantaged pupils in lessons. The funding for pupils with special educational needs has also been used effectively to enhance reading and comprehension skills. The curriculum now motivates both boys and girls, fostering resilience and promoting spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
Pupils are well-prepared for life in modern Britain, learning about democracy and valuing diversity. The school council plays an active role in improving school life, and parents express high levels of satisfaction with the school, with many recommending it to others.
The governance of the school is strong, with trustees maintaining an overview of progress and challenging leaders to ensure necessary improvements. They ensure that funding is spent effectively to enhance pupil outcomes and that staff performance is managed well.
Overall, Tregony Community Primary School provides a supportive and effective learning environment where pupils are making good progress and developing essential skills for their future education. The school is focused on continuous improvement, aiming to address any remaining challenges to ensure that all pupils achieve their full potential.
