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
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.
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.
Useful links
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- SEN Report (sen)
- Home (other)
- Admissions Policy (other)
- eSafety (other)
- Ofsted (other)
- Performance Data (other)
- Policies (other)
- Pupil Premium (other)
- Statutory Info (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Mousehole Community Primary School (63.1)
- Gulval School (62.0)
- Sennen School (61.8)
- St Hilary School (61.2)
- Nancledra School (60.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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