The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (122% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
21%
+13.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 384
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 20.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Nichola Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Toltuff Crescent, Alverton, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4QD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNewlyn School
Primary · 576m away
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance
Primary · 601m away
Pensans Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Nancealverne School
Special school · 1.2km away
Heamoor Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance
Primary · 1.6km away
Mounts Bay Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
Gulval School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Alverton Primary School?
Alverton Primary School currently has 384 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Alverton Primary School take?
Alverton Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Alverton Primary School?
Alverton Primary School is in Penzance, TR18 4QD, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Alverton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Alverton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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