Penrose School, based in Bridgwater, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a foundation special school 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.
Penrose School currently has around 57 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 70.2% boys and 29.8% girls. Around 42.9% 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: | Albert Street, Bridgwater, TA6 7ET |
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| School Type: | Foundation special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Somerset |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Helen Farnell |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 123942 |
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
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| Number of Pupils: | 57 |
| Number of Boys: | 40 |
| Number of Girls: | 17 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westover Green Community School Westover Green , TA6 7HB | - not rated | 277 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre Westover Green , TA6 7HB | 3out of 4 | 277 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater Park Avenue , TA6 7EE | - not rated | 627 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater Park Avenue , TA6 7EE | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamp Community Junior School Rhode Lane , TA6 6JB | - not rated | 755 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Blake School Hamp Avenue , TA6 6AW | 2out of 4 | 703 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haygrove School Durleigh Road , TA6 7HW | - not rated | 902 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haygrove School Durleigh Road , TA6 7HW | 3out of 4 | 902 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilton Trinity School Chilton Street , TA6 3JA | - not rated | 1,971 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilton Trinity Chilton Street , TA6 3JA | - not rated | 1,971 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Centre Somerset College Group Bath Road , TA6 4PZ | - not rated | 1,987 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgwater College Academy Parkway , TA6 4QY | 2out of 4 | 2,443 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penrose School Albert Street , TA6 7ET | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgwater Centre Albert Street , TA6 3RG | - not rated | 253 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgwater Centre Albert Street , TA6 3RG | - not rated | 253 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgwater Key Stage 3 Centre Albert Street , TA6 3RG | - not rated | 258 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Key Stage 2 Pupil Referral Unit Albert Street , Friarn Centre TA6 3RD | - not rated | 277 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.