The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 94
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 16%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Samantha Gillion (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Sennen, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 7AW
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Sennen Community Primary Academy?
Sennen Community Primary Academy currently has 94 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sennen Community Primary Academy take?
Sennen Community Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sennen Community Primary Academy?
Sennen Community Primary Academy is in Penzance, TR19 7AW, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sennen Community Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Sennen Community Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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