Alverton Primary School

About Alverton Primary School

Alverton Primary School is an academy converter in Penzance, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 384 pupils on roll. It is part of TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 15.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cornwall →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

384 / 315 (122%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

19 November 2024

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Toltuff Crescent, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4QD

Phone

01736364087

Headteacher

Nichola Smith

Website

http://www.alverton.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Alverton Primary School?

Alverton Primary School is an academy converter in Penzance, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Alverton Primary School have?

Alverton Primary School has 384 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

77% of pupils at Alverton Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Alverton Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Alverton Primary School is part of TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Alverton Primary School?

Alverton Primary School is located at Toltuff Crescent, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4QD.