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Pensilva Primary School

Cornwall, PL14 5PGPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Sep 2023
KS2 Results
36%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
16 1st-choice / 16 places
Ranking
#12,926
of 13,686 nationally

About Pensilva Primary School

Pensilva Primary School is a small state primary in Cornwall, currently home to 101 pupils against a capacity of 175, meaning it has significant room to grow. The school serves a community with a notably high level of disadvantage: 24.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average of around 23% and likely higher than the Cornwall average. Despite this spare capacity, the school is oversubscribed for Reception entry in 2025/26, receiving 22 applications for 16 places, with all 16 first-preference applicants offered a spot. This suggests strong local demand, particularly from families who live close enough to make it their first choice. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and caters for children aged 4 to 11, with no nursery or sixth form provision. Headteacher Michael Davies leads a team that has been under scrutiny since the most recent Ofsted inspection.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSchool Road, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 5PG
HeadteacherMichael Davies
Local AuthorityCornwall
Number of Pupils101
Free School Meals (FSM)24.8%
School Capacity101 / 175 (58% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 8 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteSports HallDining HallArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

FootballGymnasticsDanceAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubEco ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:30-08:40

After-school care

15:20-17:30

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pensilva Primary School

Pensilva Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.