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
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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.

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Key details

LA
Cornwall
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
612
Pupils
306
Boys
167
Girls
139
FSM %
16.80
Open date
1900-01-01
Close date
2018-08-31
Last Ofsted
2017-03-23
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cornwall

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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