Nancealverne School
URN: 112087 • Penzance TR20 8TP
Overview
- Name
- Nancealverne School
- URN
- 112087
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Moseley (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Madron Road, Penzance TR20 8TP
Summary
Nancealverne School, located in Penzance, Cornwall, is a foundation special school that caters to children and young people aged 3-19 with moderate to complex learning difficulties. The school operates across three sites, with the Post-14 students based at Nancealverne Upper School. In January 2025, the school expanded its offerings with the opening of Cury School, a satellite provision designed to further support its students.
The school is dedicated to providing a high-quality, relevant education tailored to the individual needs of its pupils. With a focus on personal and academic achievement, Nancealverne School employs a broad and varied curriculum complemented by highly structured, differentiated, and personalised learning programmes. Staff and governors maintain high aspirations for all students, ensuring that each child is supported in reaching their potential.
Nancealverne School fosters a nurturing environment where the learning and progress of pupils are paramount. The school community is committed to creating an inclusive atmosphere that encourages growth and development, preparing students for future challenges and opportunities.
The school is dedicated to providing a high-quality, relevant education tailored to the individual needs of its pupils. With a focus on personal and academic achievement, Nancealverne School employs a broad and varied curriculum complemented by highly structured, differentiated, and personalised learning programmes. Staff and governors maintain high aspirations for all students, ensuring that each child is supported in reaching their potential.
Nancealverne School fosters a nurturing environment where the learning and progress of pupils are paramount. The school community is committed to creating an inclusive atmosphere that encourages growth and development, preparing students for future challenges and opportunities.
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Nearby alternatives
- Nancealverne School (55.8)
- Bolitho School (45.2)
- Penwith Short Stay School (45.2)
- Carn Michael School (37.5)
- Penwith Alternative Provision Academy (19.9)
Key details
- LA
- Cornwall
- Age range
- 2 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2016-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2014-10-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | |||||
| 2024-09-11 | |||||
| 2023-09-11 | |||||
| 2022-09-11 | |||||
| 2021-09-11 | |||||
| 2020-09-11 |
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