Is Sennen Community Primary Academy a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 24 February 2026 under its report-card framework and graded seven areas at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 196th of 234 primary schools in Cornwall. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Sennen Community Primary Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 59% of pupils at Sennen Community Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Sennen Community Primary Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Sennen Community Primary Academy 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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Sennen Community Primary Academy

Sennen, Penzance, TR19 7AW

Local ranking196th of 234 primary schools in Cornwall

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

105

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 24 February 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 24 February 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 59.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 6.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 76.0%
Writing (Expected): 71.0%
Maths (Expected): 59.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 59.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 101.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 102.0
Cohort Size: 17

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 94
Boys: 44 (45%)
Girls: 54 (55%)
Capacity: 105 (93% full)
SEND: 17.0%
FSM Eligible: 17.0%
EAL: 2.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.1%
SEN Support: 14.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 4.8
Budget per Pupil: £6,564/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 18.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 93.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.2%
Asian Other: 2.2%
White Irish: 1.1%
White Other: 1.1%

93.5%

White British

2.2%

Mixed White & Asian

2.2%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01736871392

rraitt@sennen.tpacademytrust.org

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Sennen

Penzance, South West

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Administrative

URN: 144894
UKPRN: 10064913
Establishment No.: 2027
Trust: TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST

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