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St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance
Redinnick Place, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4HP, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.6 / 100
Bottom 15%
Better than 15% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
139
Capacity
190
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
73%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly excelling in its KS2 expected outcomes, where it ranks in the top 93% nationally for reading, writing, and maths. However, only 40% of pupils meet the expected standards, and just 7% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in student achievement. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 3 to 11, but prospective parents may want to consider the academic performance closely.
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Last inspected: 27 June 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 40% | Bottom 7% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.9%
Gypsy/Roma2.2%
Asian Indian2.2%
Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
White Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Black African0.7%
Location
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50.11391, -5.53953 · TR18 4HP
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN111998
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 June 2012.
Is St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance a good school?
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance scores 14.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 15% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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