The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (114% full)
- 49% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 3–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 201
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 49%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- SPECIAL PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Head
- Joseph McGovern (Head of School)
Provisions
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
St Clement, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 1TE
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Pencalenick School's Ofsted rating?
Pencalenick School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Pencalenick School?
Pencalenick School currently has 201 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pencalenick School take?
Pencalenick School caters for pupils aged 3 to 16.
Where is Pencalenick School?
Pencalenick School is in Truro, TR1 1TE, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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