Pendeen School

About Pendeen School

Pendeen School is an academy sponsor led in Penzance, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 64 pupils on roll. It is part of TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 May 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 36.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cornwall →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 5–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

64 / 119 (54%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

16 May 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

Church Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 7SE

Phone

01736788583

Headteacher

Chris Summerfield

Website

http://www.pendeenschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Pendeen School?

Pendeen School is an academy sponsor led in Penzance, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 5–11.

How many pupils does Pendeen School have?

Pendeen School has 64 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Pendeen School's Ofsted rating?

Pendeen School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 May 2023).

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

50% of pupils at Pendeen School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Pendeen School part of an academy trust?

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

Where is Pendeen School?

Pendeen School is located at Church Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 7SE.