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Nancledra School

Academy converter · Penzance · TR20 8NB

Ages 4–11 · 94 pupils · Cornwall

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Ofsted

Standards maintained

KS2 expected (RWM)

75%

Overall absence

8.1%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Standards maintained

Inspection date

2025-01-20

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)75%
Higher standard (RWM)6%
Avg scaled score — reading
105.0
Avg scaled score — maths
106.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
106.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence8.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)26.4%
Unauthorised2.6%
Authorised absence
5.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.1%
Enrolments in measure
87

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill90%

94 pupils · 105 places

Pupils on roll
94
Boys / girls
53 / 41
School capacity
105
Capacity fill
94 / 105 (90%)
Free school meals
8.5%
FSM pupils
8
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Truro and Penwith College
Headteacher
Miss Louise Williams

Location

Address
Nancledra
Postcode
TR20 8NB
Town
Penzance
County
Cornwall
Local authority
Cornwall
District
Cornwall
Constituency
St Ives
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–11, in Penzance, Cornwall, 94 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 8.5%.

Open schools in Penzance
25
Primary schools in Penzance
20
Academies among open schools in Penzance
72% (18)
Open schools in TR20
9
Primary in TR20
8
Open schools in Cornwall LA
299
Primary in Cornwall LA
237

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    Ages 2–11

    • KS251%
    • Absence6.1%
    • FSM17.6%

    2.4 miles away

  • St Ives Junior School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

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    St Ives · TR26 1DN · Cornwall

    Ages 7–11

    • KS248%
    • Absence7.6%
    • FSM41.1%

    2.4 miles away

  • St Ives Infant School

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 3–7

    • Absence6.8%
    • FSM17.6%

    2.4 miles away

  • Ludgvan School

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    Ages 5–11

    • KS235%
    • Absence5.7%
    • FSM10.6%

    2.6 miles away

  • Trythall Community Primary School

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    Ages 2–11

    • KS292%
    • Absence7.0%
    • FSM11.1%

    3.0 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Miss Louise Williams
Telephone
01736740409
Website
www.nancledra.cornwall.sch.uk/

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