Pennoweth Primary School
Redruth, TR15 1NA · Cornwall · primary school
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127th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.8/10 against 1,647 of them, against 3.2/10 nationally. 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.20 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.89 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Pennoweth Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Art Club and attend trips including a lantern-making workshop in Redruth, the Redruth Christmas Parade, and St Piran's Parade. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 348 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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
What specific support is provided for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Pennoweth Primary School
Overview
Pennoweth Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils model the school’s ‘DNA’ by being respectful, kind and considerate. Leaders have high expectations, and the school has been on a journey of successful improvement under new leadership, with staff sharing a clear vision.
Strengths
- Pupils are described as a ‘family more than it is a school’, with bullying being rare and children trusting adults.
- The curriculum is ambitious and well-sequenced, particularly in early reading, where consistent phonics teaching helps pupils become ‘fluent and successful readers’.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is precise, allowing them to ‘learn well with their peers and thrive’.
- Children in Nursery and Reception develop a wide range of vocabulary and become ‘confident communicators’.
- Staff feel well supported, with opportunities for professional development and a strong sense of community.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum is ‘broken down into smaller steps of learning in all subjects’, particularly for mixed-age classes where sequencing has not been careful enough.
- The use of assessment in lessons needs to be implemented consistently so that all pupils receive the help they need and ‘remember more over time’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with robust policies in place to identify pupils at risk and ensure they get the help they need to stay safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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