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St Hilary School

Goodgraded 26/09/2023Ages 5–11197 pupilsDoes not apply
Penzance, TR20 9DR
Cornwall

St Hilary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Penzance, within the Cornwall local authority. The school has around 197 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 26/09/2023, St Hilary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Penzance can view St Hilary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Penzance (TR20 9DR), St Hilary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 26/09/2023

Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.8%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence18.8%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher23.0England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals15.0%England avg 24.0%
English not first language0.0%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-42%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

Nearby schools in Penzance
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St Erth Community Primary SchoolGood · 2.5 miMarazion SchoolGood · 1.9 miGermoe Community Primary SchoolGood · 2.2 miThe Cornwall Independent School3.3 mi
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