St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Peverell Road Penzance Cornwall TR18 2AT |
| Phone | 01736330005 |
| Reference Number | 140778 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 157 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.41%
Girls: 51.59% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 50% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 17 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 21.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | 11 | 8 | 19 |
| 3 | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| 4 | 7 | 11 | 18 |
| 5 | 13 | 8 | 21 |
| 6 | 7 | 12 | 19 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.7% |
| White, Other | 4.5% |
| African | 3.8% |
| Indian | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-01-27 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-10 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2018-10-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2018-03-26 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2017-07-11 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2016-10-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-04-03 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance | ||
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2008-06-25 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2007-07-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-05-21 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2008-06-25 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2007-07-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-05-21 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 101 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
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.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -1.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -4.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
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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.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Pensans Community Primary School
Madron Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8UH |
0.52 miles |
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Gulval School
School Lane, Gulval, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3BJ |
0.67 miles |
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St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance
Redinnick Place, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4HP |
0.86 miles |
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Heamoor Community Primary School
Bosvenna Way, Heamoor, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3JZ |
0.96 miles |
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Alverton Primary School
Toltuff Crescent, Alverton, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4QD |
0.98 miles |
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Madron Daniel CofE (VA) School
Bellair Road, Madron, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8SP |
1.27 miles |
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Madron Daniel Church of England School
Bellair Road, Penzance, TR20 8SP |
1.27 miles |
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Newlyn School
Carne Road, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 5QA |
1.33 miles |
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Trythall Community Primary School
New Mill, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8XR |
2.3 miles |
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Ludgvan School
Lower Quarter, Ludgvan, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8EX |
2.79 miles |
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Mousehole School
Foxes Lane, Mousehole, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 6QQ |
2.81 miles |
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Marazion School
School Lane, Marazion, Cornwall, TR17 0DG |
3.17 miles |
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Nancledra School
Nancledra, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8NB |
3.71 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Humphry Davy School
Coombe Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2TG |
0.2 miles |
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Nancealverne School
Madron Road, Penzance, TR20 8TP |
0.55 miles |
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Mounts Bay Academy
Boscathnoe Lane, Heamoor, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3JT |
0.88 miles |