Is St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 14 March 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 183rd of 234 primary schools in Cornwall. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 40% of pupils at St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance?

Applications for Reception places at St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance

Redinnick Place, Penzance, TR18 4HP

Local ranking183rd of 234 primary schools in Cornwall

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

190

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 14 March 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 40.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 7.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 73.0%
Writing (Expected): 67.0%
Maths (Expected): 47.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 53.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 100.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 101.0
Cohort Size: 15

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 139
Boys: 77 (55%)
Girls: 64 (45%)
Capacity: 190 (74% full)
SEND: 17.3%
FSM Eligible: 40.5%
EAL: 5.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.6%
SEN Support: 13.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 25.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 5.5
Budget per Pupil: £7,422/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 23.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 87.4%
Gypsy/Roma: 2.2%
Asian Indian: 2.2%
Other: 2.2%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.5%
White Other: 0.7%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.7%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.7%

87.4%

White British

2.2%

Gypsy/Roma

2.2%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01736363009

head@st-marys-ce-pz.cornwall.sch.uk

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Redinnick Place

Penzance, South West

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Administrative

URN: 111998
UKPRN: 10074937
Establishment No.: 3302

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