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Pencalenick School
St Clement, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 1TE, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
29.1 / 100
Bottom 29%
Better than 29% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
201
Capacity
177
Ages
3–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
114%
Summary
With a high parent satisfaction rate of 98%, this school is well-regarded by families despite its Ofsted rating of Requires Improvement. Academic performance is a concern, as there are no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and the GCSE Attainment 8 score is notably low at 0.9. Families may want to consider these factors when evaluating the school's overall effectiveness.
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Last inspected: 7 May 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 0.9 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (41 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child is happy
98%
I'd recommend this school
98%
School supports development
95%
My child feels safe
93%
Behaviour is good
90%
Good range of subjects
88%
School keeps me informed
85%
My child makes good progress
85%
Progress is communicated
83%
School has high expectations
81%
School responds to concerns
73%
Good range of extra-curricular
66%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.5%
White Other3.5%
Asian Chinese1.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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50.26907, -5.00890 · TR1 1TE
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN137478
School typeAcademy special converter
Websitewww.pencalenick.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Pencalenick School rated by Ofsted?
Pencalenick School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 May 2025.
Is Pencalenick School a good school?
Pencalenick School scores 29.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 29% 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 Pencalenick School?
Based on 41 Ofsted Parent View responses, Pencalenick School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Pencalenick School in GCSEs?
Pencalenick School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.9. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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