Newlyn School

About Newlyn School

Newlyn School is an academy converter in Penzance, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 160 pupils on roll. It is part of TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 June 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 29.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cornwall →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 5–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

160 / 210 (76%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

14 June 2023

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

Carne Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 5QA

Phone

01736363509

Headteacher

Lauren Connolly

Website

www.newlyn.cornwall.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Newlyn School?

Newlyn School is an academy converter in Penzance, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 5–11.

How many pupils does Newlyn School have?

Newlyn School has 160 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Newlyn School's Ofsted rating?

Newlyn School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 June 2023).

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

78% of pupils at Newlyn School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Newlyn School part of an academy trust?

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

Where is Newlyn School?

Newlyn School is located at Carne Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 5QA.