The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (113% full)
- 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
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp 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 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 356
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 39.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- CROFTY EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Cassie Pamplin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Drump Road, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1NA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCurnow School
Special school · Very close
Trewirgie Junior School
Primary · 794m away
Cardrew Court School
Independent · 865m away
Trewirgie Infants' School
Primary · 868m away
Redruth School
Secondary · 938m away
Treleigh Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Treloweth Community Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Lanner Primary School
Primary · 3.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Pennoweth Primary School?
Pennoweth Primary School currently has 356 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pennoweth Primary School take?
Pennoweth Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Pennoweth Primary School?
Pennoweth Primary School is in Redruth, TR15 1NA, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pennoweth Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Pennoweth Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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