Germoe Community Primary School
URN: 111813 • Penzance TR20 9QY
Overview
- Name
- Germoe Community Primary School
- URN
- 111813
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- The Helston and Lizard Peninsula Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paula Blackburn (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01736763310
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Germoe Lane, Penzance TR20 9QY
Summary
Germoe Community Primary School is a small, mixed foundation school located in a rural setting between Penzance and Helston, serving around 80 pupils. The school prides itself on creating a stimulating environment that encourages children to reach their full potential. With a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, Germoe features facilities such as a forest school, nature trails, and various play areas, fostering a connection with nature and active learning.
The curriculum at Germoe is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, focusing on inquiry-based learning and continuous provision in Key Stage 1. The school promotes oracy, music, and a range of subjects including arts, maths, and computing, ensuring a well-rounded education. Additionally, Germoe is federated with Boskenwyn School, which enhances opportunities for collaboration among students and staff.
Support for families is a key aspect of Germoe's ethos, with resources available for special educational needs, mental health, and wellbeing. The school actively engages with the community, offering wraparound care and various extracurricular activities, contributing to a nurturing and inclusive environment for all students.
The curriculum at Germoe is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, focusing on inquiry-based learning and continuous provision in Key Stage 1. The school promotes oracy, music, and a range of subjects including arts, maths, and computing, ensuring a well-rounded education. Additionally, Germoe is federated with Boskenwyn School, which enhances opportunities for collaboration among students and staff.
Support for families is a key aspect of Germoe's ethos, with resources available for special educational needs, mental health, and wellbeing. The school actively engages with the community, offering wraparound care and various extracurricular activities, contributing to a nurturing and inclusive environment for all students.
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Nearby alternatives
- Mousehole Community Primary School (63.1)
- Gulval School (62.0)
- Sennen School (61.8)
- St Hilary School (61.2)
- Nancledra School (60.2)
Key details
- LA
- Cornwall
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- The Helston and Lizard Peninsula Trust
- Capacity
- 85
- Pupils
- 80
- Boys
- 44
- Girls
- 36
- FSM %
- 22.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-12-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cornwall
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 80 | 44 | 36 | 85 | 22.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 74 | 38 | 36 | 93 | 20.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 70 | 44 | 26 | 93 | 28.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 70 | 44 | 26 | 93 | 28.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 60 | 36 | 24 | 93 | 31.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 68 | 42 | 26 | 93 | 17.60 |
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