Madron Daniel CofE (VA) School is a primary school in Penzance, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.

Madron Daniel CofE (VA) School currently has around 45 pupils on roll, which is about 80% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.6% boys and 44.4% girls. Around 48.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.7%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (97.8%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Bellair Road, Penzance, TR20 8SP
Website: http://www.st-madderns.cornwall.sch.uk/website
Telephone: 01736364845
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Cornwall
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Helen Kershaw
Religious character: Church of England
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 111996

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 20/05/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 56
Number of Pupils: 45
Number of Boys: 25
Number of Girls: 20

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 16.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British97.80%44
Other Mixed2.20%1
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
African0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Indian0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
White and Asian0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Other White0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (-5.0)
Writing: Average (2.4)
Maths: Well Below Average (-8.9)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
17%
Town average
57%
Local authority average
55%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
8%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
97.0
Town average
105.1
Local authority average
104.9
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
92.0
Town average
103.0
Local authority average
102.8
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Madron Daniel Church of England School
Bellair Road , Madron TR20 8SP
- not rated 0 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Madron Daniel CofE (VA) School
Bellair Road , Madron TR20 8SP
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Heamoor Community Primary School
Bosvenna Way , Heamoor TR18 3JZ
3out of 4 983 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Penzance Junior School
Madron Road , TR20 8UH
- not rated 1,590 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Pensans Community Primary School
Madron Road , TR20 8UH
2out of 4 1,590 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Mounts Bay School
Boscathnoe Lane , Heamoor TR18 3JT
- not rated 710 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Mounts Bay Academy
Boscathnoe Lane , Heamoor TR18 3JT
3out of 4 710 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Penwith Sixth Form College
St Clare Street , TR18 2SA
- not rated 1,790 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Humphry Davy School
Coombe Road , TR18 2TG
3out of 4 1,980 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Penwith College
St Clare Street , TR18 2SA
- not rated 1,790 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Nancealverne School
Madron Road , TR20 8TP
- not rated 1,470 yd Foundation special school Yes Mixed More About School
Nancealverne School
Madron Road , TR20 8TP
3out of 4 1,470 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Bolitho School
Polwithen Road , TR18 4JR
- not rated 1,928 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Penwith Alternative Provision Academy
Penbrea Road , TR18 3NX
- not rated 2,100 yd Academy alternative provision converter No Mixed More About School
Penwith Short Stay School
Penbrea Road , TR18 2AT
- not rated 2,243 yd Pupil referral unit Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.