St Buryan Primary School

About St Buryan Primary School

St Buryan Primary School is an academy converter in Penzance, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 62 pupils on roll. It is part of TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 23% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% 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

62 / 140 (44%)

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

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

Rectory Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 6BB

Phone

01736810480

Headteacher

Joshua McDonald

Website

www.stburyanacademy.com/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Buryan Primary School?

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

How many pupils does St Buryan Primary School have?

St Buryan Primary School has 62 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does St Buryan Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

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

Is St Buryan Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — St Buryan Primary School is part of TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is St Buryan Primary School?

St Buryan Primary School is located at Rectory Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 6BB.