Sennen Community Primary Academy, Penzance
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 7 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Sennen Community Primary Academy provides a caring, joyful environment where pupils build strong relationships and develop confidence. The school excels at early reading and has effective systems for behaviour and attendance. With dedicated leaders and well-trained staff, the school supports all pupils including those with SEND and disadvantaged pupils to learn and thrive.
Key Strengths
- Pupils' behaviour is positive and classrooms are calm, purposeful spaces with pupils showing maturity and respect
- Early reading is strong with high Year 1 phonics screening outcomes and effective phonics teaching
- Safeguarding culture is open and positive with all legal requirements met, helping pupils feel safe
- Staff receive high-quality training and support, enabling them to teach the curriculum effectively
- Leaders respond quickly to identify and address areas needing improvement
Areas for Improvement
- Too few pupils reach the higher standard in national tests, particularly in writing, indicating a need to deepen pupils' learning
- Adaptations for pupils with SEND are not consistently impactful and do not always deepen thinking for those who have grasped key learning
- Pupils' understanding of different faiths and cultures is less well developed, though they remain respectful and curious
- Mathematics achievement had a slight dip in 2025, requiring continued focus
- Leaders recognise further work is needed to secure greater consistency in teaching across the school
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture where all legal requirements are fulfilled, helping pupils feel safe and protected.
Extracurricular Activities
House captains, sports leaders
Sennen Community Primary Academy provides a joyful education where pupils build safe, trusting relationships and generally learn well across the curriculum. Leaders have moved the school forward after a difficult period, building positive relationships with parents and implementing effective systems for attendance, behaviour, and curriculum delivery.
At a Glance
16.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 80% to 76%. Maths has declined from 70% to 59%. Writing has declined from 80% to 71%.
Class Sizes
23.5
Avg class size
18.5
Infant (KS1)
28.5
KS2
4
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
98 pupils
105 capacity
7 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Penzance
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Penzance
Admissions Demand - Cornwall
Places available
6,695
Applications
4,808
Got 1st preference
95.7%
Got preferred school
99.3%
Primary admissions across Cornwall (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.41919%
Overall absence
18.75%
Persistent absence
80
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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