Nancealverne School

About Nancealverne School

Nancealverne School is an academy special converter in Penzance, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 2–19. It has 128 pupils on roll. It is part of SPECIAL PARTNERSHIP TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 51.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cornwall →

School Type

Academy special converter

Age Range

Ages 2–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

128 / 83 (154%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

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.

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

Madron Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8TP

Phone

01736365039

Headteacher

Ruth Carpenter

Website

http://www.nancealverne.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Nancealverne School?

Nancealverne School is an academy special converter in Penzance, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 2–19.

How many pupils does Nancealverne School have?

Nancealverne School has 128 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

0% of pupils at Nancealverne School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Nancealverne School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Nancealverne School is part of SPECIAL PARTNERSHIP TRUST.

Where is Nancealverne School?

Nancealverne School is located at Madron Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8TP.