Penwith Alternative Provision Academy, based in Penzance, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 3 to 16. The school is a academy alternative provision 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.
Penwith Alternative Provision Academy currently has around 42 pupils on roll, which is about 78% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 57.1% boys and 42.9% girls. Around 73.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (95.2%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Penbrea Road, Penzance, TR18 3NX |
| Website: | www.waveedu.org |
| Telephone: | 01736332341 |
| School Type: | Academy alternative provision converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Cornwall |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Sean Wiltshire |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 139760 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/01/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 54 |
| Number of Pupils: | 42 |
| Number of Boys: | 24 |
| Number of Girls: | 18 |
| White British | 95.20% | 40 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 2.40% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other White | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penzance Infant School Penbrea Road , Treneere Estate TR18 2GT | - not rated | 1 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance Peverell Road , TR18 2AT | 3out of 4 | 128 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance Peverell Road , TR18 2AT | - not rated | 128 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penzance Junior School Madron Road , TR20 8UH | - not rated | 838 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pensans Community Primary School Madron Road , TR20 8UH | 2out of 4 | 838 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humphry Davy School Coombe Road , TR18 2TG | 3out of 4 | 302 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwith Sixth Form College St Clare Street , TR18 2SA | - not rated | 479 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mounts Bay School Boscathnoe Lane , Heamoor TR18 3JT | - not rated | 1,432 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mounts Bay Academy Boscathnoe Lane , Heamoor TR18 3JT | 3out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penwith College St Clare Street , TR18 2SA | - not rated | 479 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penwith Alternative Provision Academy Penbrea Road , TR18 3NX | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwith Short Stay School Penbrea Road , TR18 2AT | - not rated | 192 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carn Michael School St Paul's Old School , Taroveor Road TR18 2BQ | - not rated | 739 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nancealverne School Madron Road , TR20 8TP | - not rated | 867 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nancealverne School Madron Road , TR20 8TP | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.