Penryn College
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Kernick Road Penryn Cornwall TR10 8PZ |
| Phone | 01326372379 |
| Reference Number | 136852 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1154 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.65%
Girls: 48.35% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 123 | 115 | 238 |
| 8 | 114 | 114 | 228 |
| 9 | 118 | 114 | 232 |
| 10 | 114 | 116 | 230 |
| 11 | 127 | 99 | 226 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.9% |
| White, Other | 2.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-09-21 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-14 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-02-09 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-11-19 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2012-04-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Penryn College | ||
| 2011-03-15 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-03-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-10-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 1999-11-15 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2011-03-15 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-03-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-10-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 1999-11-15 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.14 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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Penryn Primary Academy
Treverbyn Rise, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8RA |
0.22 miles |
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Mabe Community Primary School
Cunningham Park, Mabe, Mabe C P School, Mabe Burnthouse, Cornwall, TR10 9HB |
0.6 miles |
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St Francis CofE Primary School
Longfield, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4SU |
1.45 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth
Mongleath Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4PW |
1.57 miles |
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Falmouth Primary Academy
Jubilee Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2BB |
1.73 miles |
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Marlborough School
Ferndale Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4HU |
2.09 miles |
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Flushing School
Coventry Road, Flushing, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 5TX |
2.09 miles |
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King Charles Church of England Primary School
King Charles C of E Primary School, Western Terrace, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4EP |
2.22 miles |
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Mylor Community Primary School
Comfort Road, Mylor Bridge, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 5SE |
2.22 miles |
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Kennall Vale School
Park Crescent, Ponsanooth, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 7HY |
2.57 miles |
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Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School
School Hill, Perranwell Station, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 7LA |
3.01 miles |
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Stithians Community Primary School
Church Road, Stithians, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 7DH |
3.23 miles |
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Devoran School
Devoran Lane, Devoran, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 6PA |
3.38 miles |
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Mawnan CofE VA Primary School
Shute Hill, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 5HQ |
3.64 miles |
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Cusgarne Primary School
Cusgarne, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 8RW |
4.07 miles |
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Constantine Primary School
Trebarvah Road, Constantine, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 5AG |
4.21 miles |
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St Mawes Primary School
Grove Hill, St Mawes, Truro, Cornwall, TR2 5BP |
4.41 miles |
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Halwin School
Porkellis, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 0EG |
4.51 miles |
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Lanner Primary School
Lanmoor Estate, Lanner, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 6AZ |
4.99 miles |
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Falmouth School
Trescobeas Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4LH |
1.08 miles |