Best Schools in Penzance
29 schools in Penzance
Key Facts
- Penzance has 29 schools, with 80.0% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, and 100.0% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding.
- Penzance primary schools have 62.0% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, with 2,770 pupils across 22 primary schools.
- Secondary schools in Penzance have a Progress 8 score of -0.38, an Attainment 8 score of 41.64, and 33.2% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in English & maths, below national averages.
- In Penzance, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.04 and spending per pupil of £9,157, while secondary schools have a ratio of 17.26 and spending per pupil of £8,606.
Top Nurseries in Penzance
4 nurseries in Penzance
Top Primary Schools in Penzance
22 primary schools in Penzance
Pendeen School
Ofsted
Good
Penzance, TR19 7SE
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected50%
Absence5.2%
Pupils64
P/T Ratio15.6
SL
St Levan Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Penzance, TR19 6HD
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected100%
Absence7.2%
Pupils38
P/T Ratio14.1
NS
Newlyn School
Ofsted
Good
Penzance, TR18 5QA
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected75%
Absence8.0%
Pupils160
P/T Ratio17.3
Top Secondary Schools in Penzance
3 secondary schools in Penzance
Frequently Asked Questions
Penzance has 29 schools, including 22 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 4 nurseries. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Penzance | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 83% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 62% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.38 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 41.6 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 26% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 18.9:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £9,304 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.