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Pensans Community Primary School
Madron Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8UH, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.3 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
121
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
58%
Summary
With a small student body of 121, this primary school demonstrates a strong performance in expected standards for reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, ranking in the top 83% nationally. However, it is important to note that the school is currently rated as 'Requires Improvement' by Ofsted, and there are no students achieving the higher standard in these subjects. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating the school's overall effectiveness.
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Last inspected: 30 April 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 50% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.7%
White Other2.5%
Mixed Other1.7%
Black African1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Other0.8%
traveller_irish0.8%
Location
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50.12353, -5.54784 · TR20 8UH
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN142238
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.pensansprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Pensans Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Pensans Community Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 April 2024.
Is Pensans Community Primary School a good school?
Pensans Community Primary School scores 3.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% 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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