The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 100% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
100%
+38.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
38%
+30.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
114
+8.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 68
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 14.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- The Penwith Education Trust (PET)
- Head
- Headteacher Nicky Morris (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
December 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
New Mill, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8XR
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Trythall Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Trythall Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Trythall Community Primary School?
Trythall Community Primary School currently has 68 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Trythall Community Primary School take?
Trythall Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Trythall Community Primary School?
Trythall Community Primary School is in Penzance, TR20 8XR, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Trythall Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Trythall Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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