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Penryn College
Kernick Road, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8PZ, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
82.4 / 100
Top 18%
Better than 82% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,153
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
110%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in GCSEs, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic achievement, particularly with an Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 33% nationally. Approximately 69% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating a strong foundation in these core subjects. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 20%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a more traditional academic pathway.
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Last inspected: 25 April 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 49.2 | Top 33% 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%. | 69% | Top 42% 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%. | 49% | Top 38% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 36% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 36% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.7%
White Other2.9%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Other0.3%
Black African0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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50.16603, -5.11611 · TR10 8PZ
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN136852
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Penryn College rated by Ofsted?
Penryn College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 April 2012.
Is Penryn College a good school?
Penryn College scores 82.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 18% 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 Penryn College in GCSEs?
Penryn College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.2. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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