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Penrice Academy
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Students make rapid and sustained progress from broadly average starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students display exemplary attitudes to learning and behave extremely well in lessons and around the school.
Qualifications and Training: High-quality, targeted training improves teaching and raises standards.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers鈥� high expectations result in excellent progress across the school.
Strengths and Challenges: The vast majority of teaching is good and outstanding.
Communication: Parents agree that their children are very safe and well looked after.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Conflicts are handled effectively, ensuring a caring, inclusive community.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Robust performance management systems reward staff to ensure student success.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Students feel safe and say bullying is uncommon, handled quickly if it occurs.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: A very caring, inclusive community with excellent support systems.
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Penrice Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cornwall County, South West.
It has 1426 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 54% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.4 | - | 15.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 54% | 98% | 30% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.54 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 28.41% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% | 44.59% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 40% | 19.39% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 6.84% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% | 10.52% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.76 | 2.88 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 90.97% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 268 | 154 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 80.69% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 69% | 53.09% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 13.29% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 15% | 8.54% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 5.89% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 5.11% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 5.29% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.6 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 57.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 31.02% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% | 47.18% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 45% | 20.95% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% | 9.48% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 37% | 13.02% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.12 | 3.08 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 90.89% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 269 | 149 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 85.66% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 69% | 54.91% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 15.83% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 17% | 8.8% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.09% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.2% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.49 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% 4 | 31.55% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% 6 | 50.25% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 12% | 26.5% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% 4 | 10.88% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% 5 | 16.53% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.46 | 3.25 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 89.93% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 266 | 149 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 83.79% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 83% | 59.14% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 18.03% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.03% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.48% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.69% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.48% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.34 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% 3 | 29.26% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 5 | 45.95% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 16% | 23.55% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% 6 | 9.21% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% 4 | 14.66% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.33 | 3.06 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 84.61% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 267 | 160 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 78.79% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 87% | 59% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 18.89% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.18% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.57% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.57% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.13 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 29.03% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 45.9% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 23% | 23.32% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 12.35% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 13.71% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 90.29% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 262 | 166 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 83.54% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 89% | 61.92% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 20.17% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.92% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Penrice Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
