Penponds School
Camborne, TR14 0QN · Cornwall · primary school
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16th 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 the 1,942 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.1/10 among them, against 8.9/10 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 28.0 · 97 | 25% | 2.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Penponds School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 28.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.1 out of 10 among them, against 8.9 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 104 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 to reach the higher standard in maths? What specific trips or sports are scheduled for the current term? How does the school manage the transition for new starters given the near-full capacity?
What Ofsted said about Penponds School
Overview
Penponds School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, reflecting a positive environment where staff are united in their vision for pupils to ‘Aim high and achieve our best’. The report highlights a well-sequenced curriculum and strong personal development, with pupils demonstrating positive attitudes and high levels of confidence.
Strengths
- Staff know pupils as individuals and work tirelessly to ensure their welfare, ensuring every pupil can name a trusted adult.
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious and well sequenced’, with teachers effectively checking previous learning to plug knowledge gaps, resulting in strong long-term retention.
- Pupils learn to read well, supported by well-trained staff who swiftly help those falling behind, reflected in ‘very high outcomes’ in phonics screening.
- Personal development is impressive, with pupils learning about multicultural societies and discussing discrimination with ‘empathy and passion’.
- Behaviour is positive, with bullying described as ‘rare’ and pupils demonstrating patience and cooperation in daily routines.
Areas to improve
- On some occasions, teacher-planned activities do not match the ‘high ambition of the curriculum’, failing to account for what pupils can already do and preventing them from deepening their knowledge fully.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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
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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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