Mounts Bay Academy

About Mounts Bay Academy

Mounts Bay Academy is an academy converter in Penzance, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 975 pupils on roll. It is part of TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 December 2021) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.1 (2025/26). 24% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cornwall →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

975 / 1,020 (96%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

1 December 2021

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

Boscathnoe Lane, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3JT

Phone

01736363240

Principal

Simeon Royle

Website

www.mountsbay.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Mounts Bay Academy?

Mounts Bay Academy is an academy converter in Penzance, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Mounts Bay Academy have?

Mounts Bay Academy has 975 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Mounts Bay Academy's Ofsted rating?

Mounts Bay Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 December 2021).

How does Mounts Bay Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Mounts Bay Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.1 in 2025/26.

Is Mounts Bay Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Mounts Bay Academy is part of TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Mounts Bay Academy?

Mounts Bay Academy is located at Boscathnoe Lane, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3JT.