Cape Cornwall School, based in Penzance, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a foundation school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Cape Cornwall School currently has around 306 pupils on roll, which is about 50% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.6% boys and 45.4% girls. Around 16.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Cape Cornwall Street, Penzance, TR19 7JX |
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| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Cornwall |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Jan Woodhouse |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 112063 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 612 |
| Number of Pupils: | 306 |
| Number of Boys: | 167 |
| Number of Girls: | 139 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Just Primary School Bosorne Road , St Just TR19 7JU | - not rated | 113 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Just Primary School Bosorne Road , St Just TR19 7JU | 3out of 4 | 113 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Cornwall School Cape Cornwall Street , St Just TR19 7JX | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cape Cornwall School Cape Cornwall Street , St Just TR19 7JX | 3out of 4 | 360 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.