The short version
Above-average SATs results. 78% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 92% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
92%
+30.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 100
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 22%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Trow (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Foxes Lane, Mousehole, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 6QQ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Mousehole School?
Mousehole School currently has 100 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mousehole School take?
Mousehole School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Mousehole School?
Mousehole School is in Penzance, TR19 6QQ, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mousehole School have a sixth form?
No, Mousehole School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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