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Penair School
St Clement, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 1TN, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.3 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,239
Capacity
1,320
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 34% nationally. A commendable 71% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, although only 18% enter for the EBacc, which may indicate a more limited focus on a broad curriculum. Overall, parents can expect a supportive environment with above-average outcomes in key subjects.
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Last inspected: 19 April 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 49.1 | Top 34% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 71% | Top 37% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 56% | Top 24% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 18% | Bottom 29% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 13% | Bottom 29% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.5%
White Other4.7%
Black African2.5%
Mixed Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Asian Other1.5%
Asian Indian1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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50.26755, -5.03081 · TR1 1TN
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN136567
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.penair.cornwall.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Penair School rated by Ofsted?
Penair School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 April 2017.
Is Penair School a good school?
Penair School scores 59.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Penair School in GCSEs?
Penair School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.1. 71% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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