The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 86% capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.5 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.5
11.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
50%
8.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
100%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
38% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 4–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 77
- Capacity
- 86%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Head
- Miss Louise Adams (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
14 Trelissick Road, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4HY
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is The Cornwall Independent School a selective school?
No. The Cornwall Independent School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend The Cornwall Independent School?
The Cornwall Independent School currently has 77 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Cornwall Independent School take?
The Cornwall Independent School caters for pupils aged 4 to 16.
Where is The Cornwall Independent School?
The Cornwall Independent School is in Hayle, TR27 4HY, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Cornwall Independent School have a sixth form?
No, The Cornwall Independent School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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