Penryn College
URN: 136852 • Penryn TR10 8PZ
Overview
- Name
- Penryn College
- URN
- 136852
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- PENRYN COLLEGE
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Claire Croxall (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01326372379
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Kernick Road, Penryn TR10 8PZ
Summary
Penryn College is a mixed secondary academy located in Penryn, Cornwall, catering to students aged 11-16. With a current enrolment of 1,153 pupils, the college operates above its capacity of 1,050. The school’s ethos, encapsulated in its motto "Achieving through Challenge," emphasizes the importance of personal development and the pursuit of excellence in both academic and extracurricular activities.
The curriculum at Penryn College is designed to prepare students for life in the 21st century, offering a diverse range of subjects and opportunities. The school is committed to fostering a supportive environment where students can thrive, with a focus on developing skills such as cooperation, enthusiasm, and independent learning. The college has received an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted, reflecting its dedication to high-quality education and student welfare.
Community involvement is encouraged, with parents and carers playing a vital role in their children's education. The college actively seeks parental support in various activities, including homework, events, and sporting competitions, reinforcing the partnership between home and school for the benefit of students' achievements.
The curriculum at Penryn College is designed to prepare students for life in the 21st century, offering a diverse range of subjects and opportunities. The school is committed to fostering a supportive environment where students can thrive, with a focus on developing skills such as cooperation, enthusiasm, and independent learning. The college has received an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted, reflecting its dedication to high-quality education and student welfare.
Community involvement is encouraged, with parents and carers playing a vital role in their children's education. The college actively seeks parental support in various activities, including homework, events, and sporting competitions, reinforcing the partnership between home and school for the benefit of students' achievements.
Useful links
- Meet Our Trustees (governance)
- Unauthorised Leave of Absence (sen)
- Previous week (calendar)
- Open Evening (calendar)
- Terms & Conditions (other)
- POLICIES Safeguarding and other policies and procedures (other)
- PROSPECTUS Download the latest copy of our prospectus (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Penryn College (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Cornwall
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- PENRYN COLLEGE
- Capacity
- 1050
- Pupils
- 1153
- Boys
- 582
- Girls
- 571
- FSM %
- 19.30
- Open date
- 2011-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cornwall
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1153 | 582 | 571 | 1050 | 19.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1154 | 596 | 558 | 1050 | 18.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1140 | 574 | 566 | 1050 | 17.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1140 | 574 | 566 | 1050 | 17.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1154 | 576 | 578 | 1050 | 16.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1161 | 591 | 570 | 1050 | 12.20 |
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