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Penpol School

Academy converter · Hayle · TR27 4AH

Ages 3–11 · 429 pupils · Cornwall

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Not judged

Ofsted

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Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2025-04-29

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill102%

429 pupils · 420 places

Pupils on roll
429
Boys / girls
204 / 225
School capacity
420
Capacity fill
429 / 420 (102%)
Free school meals
21.2%
FSM pupils
91
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: CROFTY EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
CROFTY EDUCATION TRUST
Headteacher
Mr Chris Coyle-Chislett

Location

Address
2 St George's Road
Postcode
TR27 4AH
Town
Hayle
County
Cornwall
Local authority
Cornwall
District
Cornwall
Constituency
Camborne and Redruth
Urban/rural
Larger 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 3–11, in Hayle, Cornwall, 429 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 21.2%.

Open schools in Hayle
8
Primary schools in Hayle
6
Academies among open schools in Hayle
75% (6)
Open schools in TR27
8
Primary in TR27
6
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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    • FSM34.1%

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    • Absence6.8%
    • FSM7.5%

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Chris Coyle-Chislett
Telephone
01736753472
Website
www.penpolschool.co.uk

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