Saltash Community School
Saltash, PL12 4AY · Cornwall · secondary school
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28th of 31 secondary schools in Cornwall we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.7/10 against 815 of them, against 2.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 29.8 · 15 | 46% | 0.71 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.3 · 27 | 38% | 1.05 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 40.6 · 22 | 15% | 0.35 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Saltash Community School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 39.3% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 42.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.3 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join rugby, football, netball, badminton, trampolining, surfing, and climbing clubs. Arts options include a rock band, ukulele karaoke, drama, art, and catering. The school offers a ski trip and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,139 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,372. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their Progress 8 score and the national benchmark? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Attainment 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Saltash Community School
Overview
Saltash Community School is described as a calm and orderly institution where most pupils meet high expectations for behaviour and learning. The report highlights an "ambitious curriculum" and strong staff support, noting that the school has improved significantly since its previous inspection. While pupils feel safe and engaged in a wide range of activities, the report identifies specific inconsistencies in teaching practices and support systems that require attention.
Strengths
- The school maintains "strong routines and clear expectations," ensuring learning is rarely disrupted and pupils feel safe.
- Staff deliver a "carefully planned" curriculum with clear explanations, helping most pupils remember what they have learned and make links between topics.
- The reading curriculum is "robust," with effective support for those who have fallen behind and positive engagement from sixth-form 'reading buddies'.
- Pupils benefit from a "wide range of extra-curricular activities," including popular sports clubs, performing arts, and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
- Leaders have united staff in a shared vision, with local governors providing effective support and challenge.
Areas to improve
- Staff must embed assessment practices more effectively to consistently check pupils’ understanding before moving to independent work.
- Systems supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) need strengthening, particularly regarding the regular review of plans with parents and carers.
- Sixth-form students require more consistent career guidance and work experience opportunities to improve retention and destination outcomes.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 45.4 |
| 2024/25 | 42.9 |
| 2025/26 | 40.6 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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