The short version
Above-average SATs results. 76% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 40% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 160
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 39.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Lauren Connolly (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Carne Road, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 5QA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAlverton Primary School
Primary · 576m away
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance
Primary · 941m away
Pensans Community Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Nancealverne School
Special school · 1.7km away
Heamoor Community Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance
Primary · 2.1km away
Mounts Bay Academy
Secondary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Newlyn School's Ofsted rating?
Newlyn School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Newlyn School?
Newlyn School currently has 160 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Newlyn School take?
Newlyn School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Newlyn School?
Newlyn School is in Penzance, TR18 5QA, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Newlyn School have a sixth form?
No, Newlyn School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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