Located in Hayle, Penpol School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Penpol School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | 2 St George's Road, Hayle, TR27 4AH |
| Website: | www.penpolschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01736753472 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Cornwall |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Chris Coyle-Chislett |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 152069 |
Ofsted inspection date: 29/04/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | |
| Number of Boys: | |
| Number of Girls: |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodriggy Primary School Humphry Davy Lane , TR27 4DR | - not rated | 878 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bodriggy Academy Humphry Davy Lane , TR27 4DR | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Erth Community Primary School School Lane , St Erth TR27 6HN | - not rated | 2,030 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Erth Community Primary School 32 School Lane , St Erth TR27 6HN | 3out of 4 | 2,030 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayle Community School 3 High Lanes , TR27 4DN | - not rated | 681 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayle Academy 3 High Lanes , TR27 4DN | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cornwall Independent School 14 Trelissick Road , TR27 4HY | - not rated | 710 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.