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ACADEMY ALTERNATIVE PROVISION CONVERTER · OTHER · MIXED

Penwith Alternative Provision Academy

Ages 3–1642 pupilsDoes not apply
Penzance, TR18 3NX
Cornwall

Penwith Alternative Provision Academy is a school for pupils aged 3 to 16 in Penzance, within the Cornwall local authority. The school has around 42 pupils on roll. Families comparing schools in Penzance can view Penwith Alternative Provision Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Penzance (TR18 3NX), Penwith Alternative Provision 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 — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.

Attendance & staffing
Pupils per teacher5.6England avg 19.6
Teachers with QTS84%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals70.5%England avg 26.3%
English not first language0.0%England avg 18.6%

DfE school census, 2025/26

All schools in PenzanceSee the full area report for TR18 3NX