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Cape Cornwall School
Cape Cornwall Street, St Just, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 7JX, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
25.2 / 100
Bottom 25%
Better than 25% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
284
Capacity
600
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
47%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 86% of schools nationwide. While 58% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the percentage of those achieving a grade 5 or above is lower at 32%. The school also has a commendable EBacc entry rate of 65%, indicating a strong engagement with a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 17 January 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal 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. | 38.4 | Bottom 14% 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%. | 58% | Bottom 29% 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%. | 32% | Bottom 20% 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%. | 65% | Top 44% 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%. | 25% | Top 44% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.4%
White Other3.2%
White Irish1.1%
Other0.4%
Location
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50.12464, -5.68792 · TR19 7JX
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN146325
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.cape.cornwall.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Cape Cornwall School rated by Ofsted?
Cape Cornwall School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 January 2023.
Is Cape Cornwall School a good school?
Cape Cornwall School scores 25.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 25% 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 Cape Cornwall School in GCSEs?
Cape Cornwall School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.4. 58% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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