The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 198
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 30.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- The Penwith Education Trust (PET)
- Head
- Mrs Jodie Flynn (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bosvenna Way, Heamoor, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3JZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMounts Bay Academy
Secondary · 464m away
Nancealverne School
Special school · 670m away
Pensans Community Primary School
Primary · 742m away
Alverton Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance
Primary · 1.5km away
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance
Primary · 1.8km away
Newlyn School
Primary · 1.8km away
Gulval School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Heamoor Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Heamoor Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Heamoor Community Primary School?
Heamoor Community Primary School currently has 198 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Heamoor Community Primary School take?
Heamoor Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Heamoor Community Primary School?
Heamoor Community Primary School is in Penzance, TR18 3JZ, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Heamoor Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Heamoor Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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