Pendeen School
Penzance, TR19 7SE · Cornwall · primary school
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174th of 218 primary schools in Cornwall we can score, 236 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.4/10 against 1,939 of them, against 1.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Pendeen School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Minecraft, Outdoor, and Cookery Clubs, attend Outdoor Days, and use the after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 79 pupils against a stated capacity of 119. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in literacy? What specific strategies are used to help children progress towards the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Pendeen School
Overview
Pendeen School is rated ‘Good’ for overall effectiveness, with all key judgement areas also rated ‘Good’. The report describes a school where pupils are “kind and respectful” and “proud of their school,” benefiting from an “ambitious curriculum” and strong relationships with staff. Leaders are “ambitious for all pupils to succeed,” fostering a nurturing environment that supports personal development and high standards of behaviour.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed an “ambitious curriculum” starting in the early years, with teachers being “clear about the knowledge they want pupils to learn.”
- Staff accurately identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), adapting learning to ensure they “receive the support they need to learn well.”
- Pupils benefit from a “nurturing environment” with strong staff-pupil relationships; staff act quickly to resolve bullying, and pupils value the role of the school council.
- Leaders prioritise reading, with staff having a “secure understanding of the phonics programme” and ensuring pupils read books that “match the sounds they know.”
- The school promotes personal development effectively, helping pupils to be “responsible and active citizens” who understand “fundamental British values.”
Areas to improve
- Attendance remains an issue for some pupils, particularly disadvantaged ones, causing them to “miss out on important learning.” Leaders and governors must be “persistent in their work with pupils and families to improve attendance.”
- Pupils are “not proficient in their writing across the wider curriculum.” Leaders need to ensure pupils have “planned opportunities to write about what they know” to deepen understanding.
- Senior leaders do not share key information, such as attendance data for specific pupil groups, with governors, making it “hard for governors to hold leaders to account effectively.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that staff receive regular training, know the steps to take if concerns arise, and that pupils feel safe with an age-appropriate understanding of risks.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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