Doubletrees School, Par
Doubletrees School is a special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 in Par, part of Special Partnership Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Doubletrees School in detail
Doubletrees School in its own words
In its own words: "Doubletrees School provides a unique and personalised approach to learning and development support. Please click on the play button next to my profile picture to see a fantastic insight in to our lovely school community. The Staff and Governors are committed to working together for the benefit of all learners in partnership with their parents and carers."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
The trust
Doubletrees School is one of 10 schools run by Special Partnership Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
48.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0.9% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at Doubletrees School has an education, health and care plan (112 of 112 in 2026). The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Doubletrees School provides for pupils with severe learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Par Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Doubletrees School (sw-bound), 120 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Doubletrees School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 56 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Cornwall (14), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
Doubletrees School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its July 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years, Sixth form.
At a Glance
48.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
SLD
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby school
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Doubletrees School is in Cornwall; for families living there:
- Cornwall's school travel policy: Home to School Travel Assistance Policy 2026/27
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 12
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 12 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 8 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Cornwall is 3 (the median across 299 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
117%
Over capacity
112 pupils
96 places
16 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Par
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Par
Across Cornwall council
Places available
6,387
Applications
5,542
Got 1st preference
97.4%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All secondary applications across Cornwall council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(3)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
112
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Doubletrees School provides for pupils with severe learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
112
Total Pupils
72
Boys
40
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
15
Teachers
7.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£42,271
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
16.2%
Overall absence
43.9%
Persistent absence
98
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Doubletrees School
What are SATs results like at Doubletrees School?
Of the pupils at Doubletrees School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 0% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is Doubletrees School's Ofsted rating?
Doubletrees School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2023.
What is the catchment area for Doubletrees School?
No fixed boundary. When Doubletrees School is oversubscribed, Cornwall allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Doubletrees School?
Doubletrees School has around 112 pupils on roll. 48% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Doubletrees School have specialist SEN provision?
Doubletrees School provides for pupils with severe learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at Doubletrees School?
16.2% of sessions were missed at Doubletrees School in 2024/25. 43.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Doubletrees School?
Apply through Cornwall's coordinated admissions process, naming Doubletrees School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Doubletrees School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 12 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 8 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Cornwall is 3 (the median across 299 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Doubletrees School?
Doubletrees School is at St Blazey Gate, St Blazey, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2DS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)