Which is the best primary school in Penzance?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Trythall Community Primary School ranks first of 18 ranked primary schools in Penzance, with 100% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Penzance ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Penzance?

18 primary schools in Penzance published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Penzance, ranked

The 18 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Trythall Community Primary School
Foundation school

38%

higher standard

100%

expected standard
2
Mousehole School
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0%

higher standard

92%

expected standard
3
St Levan Primary School
Foundation school

13%

higher standard

88%

expected standard
4
Newlyn School
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0%

higher standard

78%

expected standard
5
Nancledra School
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23%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
6
Alverton Primary School
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21%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
7
Gulval School
Academy sponsor led

4%

higher standard

75%

expected standard
8
St Just Primary School
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13%

higher standard

72%

expected standard
9
St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance
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0%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
10
St Hilary School
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14%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
11
Sennen Community Primary Academy
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6%

higher standard

59%

expected standard
12
Pendeen School
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
13
Pensans Community Primary School
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0%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
14
St Buryan Primary School
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0%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
15
Heamoor Community Primary School
Foundation school

7%

higher standard

47%

expected standard
16
Germoe Community Primary School
Foundation school

0%

higher standard

45%

expected standard
17
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance
Voluntary aided school

7%

higher standard

40%

expected standard
18
Ludgvan School
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6%

higher standard

38%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Penzance?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Trythall Community Primary School ranks first of 18 ranked primary schools in Penzance, with 100% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Penzance ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Penzance?: 18 primary schools in Penzance published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.