Cape Cornwall School
URN: 112063 • Penzance TR19 7JX
Overview
- Name
- Cape Cornwall School
- URN
- 112063
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Special Measures
- Ranking score
- 33.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jan Woodhouse (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Cape Cornwall Street, Penzance TR19 7JX
Summary
Cape Cornwall School is a mixed foundation secondary school located in Penzance, Cornwall. With a current enrolment of 306 students and a capacity of 612, the school prides itself on its small size, which fosters a close-knit community and enables personalized attention for each student. The school actively promotes an ethos of empowerment, encouraging students to achieve their full potential.
The curriculum at Cape Cornwall School is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, catering to the diverse needs of its pupils. The school emphasizes academic achievement while also focusing on the development of essential life skills. With a free school meal percentage of 16.80%, the school is committed to supporting all students, ensuring that those from disadvantaged backgrounds receive the necessary resources to thrive.
As part of the local community, Cape Cornwall School aims to create a supportive environment where students can grow academically and socially. The school encourages parental involvement and values the partnership between home and school, which is essential for fostering student success.
The curriculum at Cape Cornwall School is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, catering to the diverse needs of its pupils. The school emphasizes academic achievement while also focusing on the development of essential life skills. With a free school meal percentage of 16.80%, the school is committed to supporting all students, ensuring that those from disadvantaged backgrounds receive the necessary resources to thrive.
As part of the local community, Cape Cornwall School aims to create a supportive environment where students can grow academically and socially. The school encourages parental involvement and values the partnership between home and school, which is essential for fostering student success.
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Nearby alternatives
- Mounts Bay Academy (54.3)
- Humphry Davy School (50.9)
- Cape Cornwall School (45.4)
- Mounts Bay School (45.2)
- Penwith Sixth Form College (37.5)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 306 | 167 | 139 | 612 | 16.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 306 | 167 | 139 | 612 | 16.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 306 | 167 | 139 | 612 | 16.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 306 | 167 | 139 | 612 | 16.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 306 | 167 | 139 | 612 | 16.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 306 | 167 | 139 | 612 | 16.80 |
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