The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.9
7.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
52%
10.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
89%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 273 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 124 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,422
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 21%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- CORNWALL EDUCATION LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Ms Tanya Coleman (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Charlestown Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3NR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Penrice Academy a selective school?
No. Penrice Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Penrice Academy's Ofsted rating?
Penrice Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Penrice Academy?
Penrice Academy currently has 1,422 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Penrice Academy take?
Penrice Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Penrice Academy?
Penrice Academy is in St Austell, PL25 3NR, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Penrice Academy have a sixth form?
No, Penrice Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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