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Newlyn School

Cornwall, TR18 5QAPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
75%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
20 1st-choice / 20 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2641 of 13,686 nationally

About Newlyn School

Newlyn School is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 5 to 11, located in the Cornwall local authority. With 160 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, the school is operating at roughly three-quarters of its maximum, leaving some physical room for growth. However, demand is notably high: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 36 applications for 20 places, and all 20 first-preference offers were taken up, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.8. This suggests a strong local reputation. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 39.6%, which is significantly above the national average for primary schools (typically around 23-24%) and indicates a catchment with above-average levels of disadvantage. The school’s religious character is listed as ‘does not apply’, and it does not offer nursery provision or a sixth form.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCarne Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 5QA
HeadteacherLauren Connolly
Local AuthorityCornwall
Number of Pupils160
Free School Meals (FSM)39.6%
School Capacity160 / 210 (76% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Playing FieldsSensory RoomICT SuiteArt StudiosGymnasiumSports HallLibraryForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsRoundersFootballDanceCricketCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DramaGardeningScience ClubBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Newlyn School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.