The short version
Average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 162
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 51.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- PLYMOUTH CAST
- Head
- Miss Nichola Teixeira (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Peverell Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2AT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPensans Community Primary School
Primary · 843m away
Nancealverne School
Special school · 880m away
Gulval School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance
Primary · 1.4km away
Mounts Bay Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Heamoor Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Alverton Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Newlyn School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance?
St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance currently has 162 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance take?
St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance?
St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance is in Penzance, TR18 2AT, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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