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Penponds School

Cornwall, TR14 0QNPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
73%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
14 1st-choice / 14 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#3083 of 13,686 nationally

About Penponds School

Penponds School, a state primary in Cornwall, punches well above the local average on its headline academic metrics. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 73% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Cornwall local authority average of just 58%. That 15-point gap puts the school comfortably in the top 25% nationally for this measure, and it ranks 34th out of 208 primary schools in the county. The school’s performance is particularly strong in reading, where the average scaled score of 109 is well above the national benchmark of 100, and 40% of pupils achieved the higher standard. Maths is also solid, with an average score of 105 and 87% reaching the expected level. These results suggest a school that is delivering consistently above the norm for its area, making it a standout option for families prioritising academic attainment within the local state system.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHigher Penponds, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 0QN
HeadteacherRebekah Bailey
Local AuthorityCornwall
Number of Pupils103
Free School Meals (FSM)3.9%
School Capacity103 / 105 (98% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Feb 2024
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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, 26 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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Mental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

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Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: penponds.cornwall.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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