Gulval School

About Gulval School

Gulval School is an academy sponsor led in Penzance, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 222 pupils on roll. It is part of TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 16.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cornwall →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

222 / 179 (124%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

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

School Lane, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3BJ

Phone

01736364747

Head Teacher

Paul Baker

Website

gulvalschool.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Gulval School?

Gulval School is an academy sponsor led in Penzance, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Gulval School have?

Gulval School has 222 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

75% of pupils at Gulval School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Gulval School part of an academy trust?

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

Where is Gulval School?

Gulval School is located at School Lane, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3BJ.