How many pupils does Penwith Alternative Provision Academy have?

Penwith Alternative Provision Academy has 42 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Is Penwith Alternative Provision Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Penwith Alternative Provision Academy is part of WAVE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Penwith Alternative Provision Academy?

Penwith Alternative Provision Academy is located at Penbrea Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3NX.

Penwith Alternative Provision Academy

Penbrea Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3NX

Not rated

Inspected 8 January 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

3–16

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy alternative provision converter

Type

About Penwith Alternative Provision Academy

Penwith Alternative Provision Academy is an academy alternative provision converter in Penzance, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 3–16. It has 42 pupils on roll. It is part of WAVE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. 70.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Cornwall →
School Type: Academy alternative provision converter
Age Range: Ages 3–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 42 / 54 (78%)
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 8 January 2025

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

70.5%

Free school meals

EAL

7.1%

SEN support

92.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

11.8

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.4 vs 2023/24

5.5

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

4.14

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24

£52,420

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 23% on leadership pay

↑ +£7,115 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -1 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£20,673

Spend per pupil

£25,636

Income per pupil

65%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Penbrea Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3NX
Phone: 01736332341
Principal: Sean Wiltshire
Website: www.waveedu.org

Academy Trust

WAVE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Penwith Alternative Provision Academy?: Penwith Alternative Provision Academy is an academy alternative provision converter in Penzance, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 3–16.
How many pupils does Penwith Alternative Provision Academy have?: Penwith Alternative Provision Academy has 42 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Is Penwith Alternative Provision Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Penwith Alternative Provision Academy is part of WAVE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Penwith Alternative Provision Academy?: Penwith Alternative Provision Academy is located at Penbrea Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3NX.

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