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Penrice Academy
Charlestown Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3NR, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.1 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,422
Capacity
1,440
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 26% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 89% of students entering the EBacc. While 74% achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, parent satisfaction is moderate at 70%. Overall, it offers a solid educational environment with commendable results.
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Last inspected: 11 February 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 50.9 | Top 26% 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%. | 74% | Top 28% 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%. | 52% | Top 31% 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%. | 89% | Top 13% 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%. | 47% | Top 13% UK |
Parent View (229 responses)
★★★★★3.5
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
Good range of subjects
91%
School has high expectations
88%
Behaviour is good
80%
My child feels safe
74%
My child makes good progress
74%
School keeps me informed
72%
My child is happy
71%
Progress is communicated
71%
I'd recommend this school
70%
School supports development
63%
School responds to concerns
48%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.9%
White Other5.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Asian Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Black African0.1%
Location
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50.33737, -4.76930 · PL25 3NR
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN136573
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.penriceacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Penrice Academy rated by Ofsted?
Penrice Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2025.
Is Penrice Academy a good school?
Penrice Academy scores 81.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Penrice Academy?
Based on 229 Ofsted Parent View responses, Penrice Academy receives a satisfaction score of 70% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Penrice Academy in GCSEs?
Penrice Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.9. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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