Sennen Community Primary Academy
Penzance, TR19 7AW · Cornwall · primary school
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171st 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 4,017 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.3/10 among them, against 4.0/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sennen Community Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in February 2026 assessed the school under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.3 out of 10 among them, against 4.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 98 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 who are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific steps are taken to improve attainment in maths? How does the new Ofsted framework affect daily teaching practices?
What Ofsted said about Sennen Community Primary Academy
Overview
Sennen Community Primary Academy provides a "joyful education" where pupils build "safe, trusting and caring relationships" with staff and peers. Leaders have successfully moved the school forward after a difficult period, establishing an inclusive culture where disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs take part fully in school life.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well across the curriculum, with "high outcomes in the Year 1 phonics screening check" and confident use of subject-specific vocabulary.
- Behaviour is positive, with classrooms described as "calm and purposeful spaces" where bullying is not tolerated and pupils show "maturity and respect".
- Attendance has improved to national averages following revised monitoring systems and close work with families.
- The recent expansion to include a nursery has been successful, with staff providing "high levels of care" and effective early years teaching.
- Leaders respond quickly to weaknesses, such as addressing a dip in mathematics achievement and improving handwriting standards.
Areas to improve
- Teachers need to deepen pupils' learning, particularly in writing, as "too few pupils reach the higher standard in national tests".
- Adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are occasionally not as impactful as they could be, failing to deepen thinking for those who have grasped key learning.
- Leaders recognise that more work is needed to strengthen pupils' understanding of cultural diversity and different faiths.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed to ensure pupils feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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