What ages does Penpol School teach?

Penpol School teaches children aged 3 to 11. It is a primary school in Hayle.

Who is the headteacher of Penpol School?

The headteacher of Penpol School is Mr Chris Coyle-Chislett, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.

Has Penpol School been inspected?

Ofsted has inspected Penpol School, and its latest judgement is set out in the inspection section on this page, with the framework and the date it was made.

How many pupils are at Penpol School?

Penpol School has 429 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 3 to 11.

Is Penpol School full?

Penpol School has capacity for 420 pupils and 429 on roll (102%), so it is at or above its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.

Is Penpol School a faith school?

No. Penpol School has no designated religious character.

Does Penpol School have a nursery?

Yes. The schools register records Penpol School as having nursery classes.

Is Penpol School part of an academy trust?

Penpol School is part of CROFTY EDUCATION TRUST. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.

Does Penpol School publish exam results?

OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Penpol School. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

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Penpol School

2 St George's Road, Hayle, TR27 4AH

Phase: Primary
School type: Academy converter
Ages: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Trust: CROFTY EDUCATION TRUST
Headteacher: Mr Chris Coyle-Chislett
Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
Constituency: Camborne and Redruth
Setting: Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Capacity: 420
Pupils on roll: 429
URN: 152069
Local authority: Cornwall
Website: School website
Telephone: 01736753472

About this school

Penpol School is a primary academy in Hayle. It teaches children aged 3 to 11 and has 429 pupils on roll.

Ofsted has inspected Penpol School, and its latest judgement is set out below. Seeing a school for yourself shows what no page can, so arrange a visit before you apply.

Ofsted judgement

England: previous inspection framework

Inspected 29 April 2025 · report published 8 June 2025

Ofsted did not give an overall grade. Between September 2024 and September 2025 inspections graded each area of a school's work without a single overall judgement, ahead of the move to report cards. How Ofsted report cards work

Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Good
Early years: Good
Safeguarding: Effective

This inspection took place when the school was registered as Penpol School (URN 111849).

Read the full report on Ofsted's website

How Penpol School compares

School	KS2 RWM (2024/25)	Absence	FSM (6 years)	Pupils	Distance
This school	—	—	—	429	—
Bodriggy Academy	51%	5.7%	37%	325	0.5 miles
St Erth Community Primary School	63%	5.3%	20.8%	105	1.2 miles
St Uny CofE Academy	33%	6.3%	14%	235	2.1 miles
Connor Downs Academy	65%	4.9%	18.1%	168	2.4 miles
Gwinear Community Primary School	56%	5.2%	8.5%	106	2.9 miles

Results reflect each school's cohort as much as its teaching, and free school meals share is context, not a judgement. Small gaps between neighbouring schools are rarely meaningful on their own.

Location

Nearby schools

Bodriggy Academy
Primary · Hayle

0.5 miles
St Erth Community Primary School
Primary · Hayle

1.2 miles
St Uny CofE Academy
Primary · St Ives

2.1 miles
Connor Downs Academy
Primary · Hayle

2.4 miles
Gwinear Community Primary School
Primary · Hayle

2.9 miles

Other schools in Hayle

Bodriggy Academy Primary
Connor Downs Academy Primary
Gwinear Community Primary School Primary
Leedstown Community Primary School Primary
St Erth Community Primary School Primary
Hayle Academy Secondary
The Cornwall Independent School Independent schools

Common questions

What ages does Penpol School teach?: Penpol School teaches children aged 3 to 11. It is a primary school in Hayle.
Who is the headteacher of Penpol School?: The headteacher of Penpol School is Mr Chris Coyle-Chislett, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.
Has Penpol School been inspected?: Ofsted has inspected Penpol School, and its latest judgement is set out in the inspection section on this page, with the framework and the date it was made.
How many pupils are at Penpol School?: Penpol School has 429 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 3 to 11.
Is Penpol School full?: Penpol School has capacity for 420 pupils and 429 on roll (102%), so it is at or above its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.
Is Penpol School a faith school?: No. Penpol School has no designated religious character.
Does Penpol School have a nursery?: Yes. The schools register records Penpol School as having nursery classes.
Is Penpol School part of an academy trust?: Penpol School is part of CROFTY EDUCATION TRUST. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.
Does Penpol School publish exam results?: OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Penpol School. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

School details come from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register. Inspection outcomes come from Ofsted, and exam results from the Department for Education's school performance service. This page was last updated on 10 July 2026.