The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
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
28%
+20.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 103
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 3.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- THE RAINBOW MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rebekah Bailey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Higher Penponds, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 0QN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTrevithick Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Trevithick Learning Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
St Meriadoc CofE Junior Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
St Meriadoc CofE Infant Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Camborne Nursery School
Nursery · 1.4km away
St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne
Primary · 1.6km away
Weeth Community Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Roskear School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Penponds School's Ofsted rating?
Penponds School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Penponds School?
Penponds School currently has 103 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Penponds School take?
Penponds School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Penponds School?
Penponds School is in Camborne, TR14 0QN, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Penponds School have a sixth form?
No, Penponds School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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