Cape Cornwall School

About Cape Cornwall School

Cape Cornwall School is an academy sponsor led in Penzance, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 284 pupils on roll. It is part of TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 January 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 32.7 (2025/26). 37.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cornwall →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

284 / 600 (47%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

17 January 2023

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, 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

Cape Cornwall Street, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 7JX

Phone

01736788501

Head Teacher

Jon Hall

Website

www.cape.cornwall.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Cape Cornwall School?

Cape Cornwall School is an academy sponsor led in Penzance, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Cape Cornwall School have?

Cape Cornwall School has 284 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Cape Cornwall School's Ofsted rating?

Cape Cornwall School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 January 2023).

How does Cape Cornwall School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Cape Cornwall School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 32.7 in 2025/26.

Is Cape Cornwall School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Cape Cornwall School is part of TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Cape Cornwall School?

Cape Cornwall School is located at Cape Cornwall Street, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 7JX.