Best Primary Schools in Penzance
22 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Penzance, 22 primary schools, accounting for 75.9% of all primary schools, provide education to 2,770 pupils.
- Of the 15 inspected primary schools in Penzance, 80.0% are rated Good or Outstanding, with 12 rated Good and 0 Outstanding.
- Primary schools in Penzance have a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.04, with 28.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals, compared to the national average of 23.8%.
- In Penzance primary schools, 62.0% of pupils meet the expected standard at KS2, and the area spends £9,157 per pupil, 17.1% have special educational needs.
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
Alverton Primary School
Penzance, TR18 4QD
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence6.7%
Pupils384
P/T Ratio23.4
MS
Mousehole School
Penzance, TR19 6QQ
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected80%
Absence6.4%
Pupils100
P/T Ratio22.5
Germoe Community Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Penzance, TR20 9QY
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected55%
Absence6.9%
Pupils80
P/T Ratio12.9
TC
Trythall Community Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Penzance, TR20 8XR
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected92%
Absence7.0%
Pupils68
P/T Ratio20.7
Nancledra School
Penzance, TR20 8NB
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected80%
Absence8.1%
Pupils86
P/T Ratio16.2
GS
Gulval School
Ofsted
Good
Penzance, TR18 3BJ
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected79%
Absence5.7%
Pupils222
P/T Ratio22.0
Madron Daniel CofE (VA) School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Penzance, TR20 8SP
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected29%
Absence5.2%
Pupils45
P/T Ratio13.2
SH
St Hilary School
Ofsted
Good
Penzance, TR20 9DR
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected50%
Absence6.2%
Pupils197
P/T Ratio21.6
Penwith Alternative Provision Academy
Ofsted
Inadequate
Penzance, TR18 3NX
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils42
P/T Ratio5.5
Ludgvan School
Ofsted
Good
Penzance, TR20 8EX
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected55%
Absence5.7%
Pupils202
P/T Ratio26.6
Heamoor Community Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Penzance, TR18 3JZ
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected59%
Absence6.0%
Pupils198
P/T Ratio21.1
SM
St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance
Ofsted
Good
Penzance, TR18 2AT
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected70%
Absence7.6%
Pupils162
P/T Ratio19.5
Pensans Community Primary School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Penzance, TR20 8UH
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected42%
Absence8.0%
Pupils121
P/T Ratio17.7
St Just Primary School
Penzance, TR19 7JU
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected56%
Absence5.1%
Pupils178
P/T Ratio21.1
Nancealverne School
Penzance, TR20 8TP
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–19
KS2 Expected0%
Absence9.2%
Pupils128
P/T Ratio10.7
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance
Ofsted
Good
Penzance, TR18 4HP
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected40%
Absence6.9%
Pupils139
P/T Ratio25.4
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 22 primary schools in Penzance, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Penzance | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 80% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 62% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 19% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.0:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £9,157 | £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.