Penrice Academy

A outstanding academy converter school in Cornwall. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Penrice Academy.

St Austell, PL253NR Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

70

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
61.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.32
English & Maths grade 4+ %
62.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 74.7%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
13 March 2014
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Charlestown Road
St Austell, PL253NR
Phone
172672163
Website
penriceacademy.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136573
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Charlestown Road, St Austell, PL25 3NR
Website
www.penriceacademy.org
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CORNWALL EDUCATION LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1,440 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,426
Free School Meals
20.8% (297 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.9% (41 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
42.4 (+23.0 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
74.7 (+22.7 vs average)
Attainment 8:
48.5 (+9.0 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.32 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
40 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
238
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,426 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Pride, Respect, Success"

Pride Respect Success

Head Teacher's Message

Ms Coleman stated pride in students and highlighted the value of extra-curricular opportunities and life lessons beyond grades.

Facilities

The Zone (Gym) The Library The Farm Canteen / Catering facilities

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum Enrichment Week (CEW) Penrice Plus enrichment with over 40 activities Duke of Edinburgh Ten Tors Mandarin Excellence Programme (MEP) Literacy and Reading Character Development Mini Medics The Farm enrichment

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast provision from 8:00 to 8:30; Twilight Sessions, Penrice Plus and revision after school from 3:00 to 4:00.

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