How many pupils does St Hilary School have?

St Hilary School has 197 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is St Hilary School's Ofsted rating?

St Hilary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 September 2023).

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

62% of pupils at St Hilary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is St Hilary School part of an academy trust?

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

Where is St Hilary School?

St Hilary School is located at School Lane, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 9DR.

St Hilary School

School Lane, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 9DR

Good

Inspected 26 September 2023

Good

Ofsted

62%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

5–11

Ages

197

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About St Hilary School

St Hilary School is an academy converter in Penzance, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 197 pupils on roll. It is part of TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 September 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 15% 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 5–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 197 / 245 (80%)
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 26 September 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

15%

Free school meals

EAL

2.5%

SEN support

14.2%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

62%

Expected standard (RWM)

14%

Higher standard (RWM)

107

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.7%

Overall absence

7.9%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

9.1

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.9 vs 2023/24

21.6

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.4 vs 2023/24

9.56

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.0 vs 2023/24

£51,694

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 23% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,662 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

1.5

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.5 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.

£6,376

Spend per pupil

£7,142

Income per pupil

50%

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: School Lane, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 9DR
Phone: 01736763324
Headteacher: Robin Hamshar
Website: www.st-hilary.eschools.co.uk

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Hilary School?: St Hilary School is an academy converter in Penzance, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 5–11.
How many pupils does St Hilary School have?: St Hilary School has 197 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is St Hilary School's Ofsted rating?: St Hilary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 September 2023).
How does St Hilary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 62% of pupils at St Hilary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is St Hilary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — St Hilary School is part of TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is St Hilary School?: St Hilary School is located at School Lane, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 9DR.

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