The short version
Above-average SATs results. 82% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
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
23%
+15.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 86
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 12.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Louise Williams (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Nancledra, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8NB
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Nancledra School?
Nancledra School currently has 86 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Nancledra School take?
Nancledra School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Nancledra School?
Nancledra School is in Penzance, TR20 8NB, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Nancledra School have a sixth form?
No, Nancledra School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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