The short version
78% capacity. Rated Inadequate by Ofsted (2022).
- Rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2022
- 74% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy alternative provision converter
- Ages
- 3–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 42
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 73.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- WAVE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Sean Wiltshire (Principal)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
February 2024 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2023 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2022 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
January 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
June 2013 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Penbrea Road, Penzance, TR18 3NX
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Penwith Alternative Provision Academy's Ofsted rating?
Penwith Alternative Provision Academy was rated Inadequate at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Penwith Alternative Provision Academy?
Penwith Alternative Provision Academy currently has 42 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Penwith Alternative Provision Academy take?
Penwith Alternative Provision Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 16.
Where is Penwith Alternative Provision Academy?
Penwith Alternative Provision Academy is in Penzance, TR18 3NX, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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