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Penryn Primary Academy

Goodgraded 29/09/2021Ages 2–11354 pupils
Penryn, TR10 8RA
Cornwall

Penryn Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Penryn, within the Cornwall local authority. The school has around 354 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 29/09/2021, Penryn Primary Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Penryn can view Penryn Primary Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Penryn (TR10 8RA), Penryn Primary Academy 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 & inspectionGood

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 29/09/2021. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)64%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)14%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score106
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score106
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake36.7%
Free school meals36.7%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language4.0%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled64%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.3%
Attendance92.3%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher20.6
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence25.6%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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