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Cape Cornwall School
Goodgraded 17/01/2023Ages 11–16284 pupilsDoes not apply
Cape Cornwall School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Penzance, within the Cornwall local authority. The school has around 284 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 17/01/2023, Cape Cornwall School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 40.3 and 26% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Penzance can view Cape Cornwall School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 17/01/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 838.4
Progress 8-0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths32%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake37.4%
Free school meals37.4%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language5.6%
England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing89.5%
Attendance89.5%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher13.3
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Penzance
All schools in Penzance →St Just Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 miPendeen SchoolGood · 2.1 miSennen Community Primary AcademyGood · 3.3 mi
See the full area report for TR19 7JX →