Ludgvan School

URN: 137466 • Penzance TR20 8EX

Overview

Name
Ludgvan School
URN
137466
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
LEADING EDGE ACADEMIES PARTNERSHIP
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
57.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Rob Hamshar (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01736740408
Website
Visit
Address
Lower Quarter, Penzance TR20 8EX

Summary

Ludgvan School is a mixed primary academy located in Penzance, Cornwall, with a current enrolment of 202 pupils and a capacity of 210. The school is committed to fostering enthusiastic and resilient learners within an inclusive environment. Its ethos centres around three core values: Excellence, Evolution, and Equity, which guide the educational experience and personal development of each child.

The curriculum at Ludgvan School adopts a project-based approach, allowing students to engage with their learning in meaningful ways, often through hands-on experiences and outdoor activities. The school emphasizes the importance of character education, ensuring that children develop personal values and emotional safety in a supportive community atmosphere.

Ludgvan School has been rated 'Good' by Ofsted, with an 'Outstanding' rating for Personal Development. The school prides itself on a collaborative approach involving staff, governors, parents, and the wider community, ensuring that every child is valued and supported in achieving their full potential.

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Key details

LA
Cornwall
Age range
5 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
LEADING EDGE ACADEMIES PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
210
Pupils
202
Boys
101
Girls
101
FSM %
11.90
Open date
2011-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-11-06
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cornwall

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 202 101 101 210 11.90
2024-09-11 205 107 98 210 14.10
2023-09-11 205 100 105 210 12.20
2022-09-11 205 100 105 210 12.20
2021-09-11 201 103 98 210 16.40
2020-09-11 202 106 96 210 8.90

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