Pensans Community Primary School

About Pensans Community Primary School

Pensans Community Primary School is an academy converter in Penzance, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 121 pupils on roll. It is part of TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 April 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 54.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cornwall →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

121 / 210 (58%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

30 April 2024

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

Madron Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8UH

Phone

01736363627

Headteacher

Niki Ambrose

Website

www.pensansprimary.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Pensans Community Primary School?

Pensans Community Primary School is an academy converter in Penzance, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Pensans Community Primary School have?

Pensans Community Primary School has 121 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Pensans Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Pensans Community Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 April 2024).

How does Pensans Community Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

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

Is Pensans Community Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Pensans Community Primary School is part of TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Pensans Community Primary School?

Pensans Community Primary School is located at Madron Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8UH.