How many pupils does Penponds School have?

Penponds School has 103 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Penponds School's Ofsted rating?

Penponds School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 February 2024).

How does Penponds School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

78% of pupils at Penponds School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Penponds School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Penponds School is part of THE RAINBOW MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Penponds School?

Penponds School is located at Higher Penponds, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 0QN.

Penponds School

Higher Penponds, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 0QN

Good

Inspected 21 February 2024

Good

Ofsted

78%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

103

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Penponds School

Penponds School is an academy converter in Camborne, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 103 pupils on roll. It is part of THE RAINBOW MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 February 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 3.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Cornwall →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 103 / 105 (98%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 21 February 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

3.8%

Free school meals

EAL

4.8%

SEN support

5.8%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

78%

Expected standard (RWM)

28%

Higher standard (RWM)

111

Avg reading score

111

Avg maths score

Attendance

3.6%

Overall absence

5.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

20.6

Pupils per teacher

↓ -5.9 vs 2023/24

5.57

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24

£48,092

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 20% on leadership pay

↑ +£14,138 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,146

Spend per pupil

£7,184

Income per pupil

49%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Higher Penponds, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 0QN
Phone: 01209713929
Headteacher: Rebekah Bailey
Website: www.penponds.cornwall.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

THE RAINBOW MULTI ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Penponds School?: Penponds School is an academy converter in Camborne, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Penponds School have?: Penponds School has 103 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Penponds School's Ofsted rating?: Penponds School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 February 2024).
How does Penponds School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 78% of pupils at Penponds School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Penponds School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Penponds School is part of THE RAINBOW MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Penponds School?: Penponds School is located at Higher Penponds, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 0QN.

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