The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 14% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
14%
-48.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-8.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 101
- Capacity
- 58%
- FSM
- 24.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Head
- Mr Michael Davies (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
April 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
School Road, Pensilva, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 5PG
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Pensilva Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Pensilva Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Pensilva Primary School?
Pensilva Primary School currently has 101 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pensilva Primary School take?
Pensilva Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Pensilva Primary School?
Pensilva Primary School is in Liskeard, PL14 5PG, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pensilva Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Pensilva Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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