The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 354
- Capacity
- 67%
- FSM
- 34.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Chris Lee
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Treverbyn Rise, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8RA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Penryn Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Penryn Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Penryn Primary Academy?
Penryn Primary Academy currently has 354 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Penryn Primary Academy take?
Penryn Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Penryn Primary Academy?
Penryn Primary Academy is in Penryn, TR10 8RA, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Penryn Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Penryn Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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