The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 38.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.4
5.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
32%
10.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
65%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 29 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 284
- Capacity
- 47%
- FSM
- 33.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jon Hall
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Cape Cornwall Street, St Just, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 7JX
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is Cape Cornwall School a selective school?
No. Cape Cornwall School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Cape Cornwall School's Ofsted rating?
Cape Cornwall School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cape Cornwall School?
Cape Cornwall School currently has 284 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cape Cornwall School take?
Cape Cornwall School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Cape Cornwall School?
Cape Cornwall School is in Penzance, TR19 7JX, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cape Cornwall School have a sixth form?
No, Cape Cornwall School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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