Newlyn School, Penzance

In its own words: "At Newlyn School, we are proud of who we are and where we come from. We celebrate the different backgrounds, cultures, languages, beliefs and experiences that make our school special. We believe that everyone deserves to feel safe, valued, respected and included."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We offer a vibrant and thriving pre-school community for all children from 2 years. At Stepping Stones Pre-School and Nursery we offer an aspirational learning environment that is steeped in mutual respect and love, ensuring that each child knows that they are cared for, listened to and valued."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.

In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at Newlyn School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in Cornwall and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 80% in reading and 80% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 23 families put Newlyn School as their first choice and 40 named it as one of their preferences, for 23 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Newlyn School are Alverton Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 84% reading, 81% maths); St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance (0.6 miles, Good, 73% reading, 47% maths); Pensans Community Primary School (1 mile, Requires improvement, 58% reading, 67% maths); and Heamoor Community Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 67% reading, 67% maths).

Newlyn School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

Newlyn School is one of 41 schools run by Truro & Penwith Academy Trust, an academy trust.

7.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 50 pupils (32.9%) received SEN support and 8 (5.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Newlyn School had 9 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Penzance Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Newlyn School (ne-bound), 160 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 130 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Cornwall (14), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Newlyn School issued 28 suspensions, 17.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.

The secondary schools closest to Newlyn School are Humphry Davy School (1.2 miles) and Mounts Bay Academy (1.4 miles).