Pencalenick School
URN: 137478 • Truro TR1 1TE
Overview
- Name
- Pencalenick School
- URN
- 137478
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- SPECIAL PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 48.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joseph McGovern (since 2025) , Head of School
- Telephone
- 01872520385
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- St Clement, Truro TR1 1TE
Summary
Pencalenick School, located in Truro, Cornwall, is an academy special converter that caters to pupils with Education, Health and Care plans requiring specialist provision. The school has a current enrolment of 201 students, exceeding its capacity of 177, and is committed to fostering a strong sense of community and support among its diverse pupil body.
The curriculum at Pencalenick is designed to be wide-ranging and enriching, focusing on academic outcomes while also promoting social skills and independence. The school serves 150 secondary-aged pupils on-site and oversees four Area Resource Bases (ARBs) across Cornwall, which provide tailored support for children with complex learning needs. These ARBs are integrated with mainstream schools, allowing for both specialized and inclusive educational experiences.
Pencalenick School prides itself on its positive ethos, emphasizing aspiration, care, and challenge. The school environment, situated on a historic site, enhances its commitment to pupil well-being and development, ensuring that each child is supported in their journey towards adulthood.
The curriculum at Pencalenick is designed to be wide-ranging and enriching, focusing on academic outcomes while also promoting social skills and independence. The school serves 150 secondary-aged pupils on-site and oversees four Area Resource Bases (ARBs) across Cornwall, which provide tailored support for children with complex learning needs. These ARBs are integrated with mainstream schools, allowing for both specialized and inclusive educational experiences.
Pencalenick School prides itself on its positive ethos, emphasizing aspiration, care, and challenge. The school environment, situated on a historic site, enhances its commitment to pupil well-being and development, ensuring that each child is supported in their journey towards adulthood.
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Nearby alternatives
- Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy (66.7)
- Oak Tree School (49.4)
- Cornwall Hospital Education Service (45.2)
- Duchy Grammar School (45.2)
- Education Out of School/Carrick (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Cornwall
- Age range
- 3 - 16
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- SPECIAL PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Capacity
- 177
- Pupils
- 201
- Boys
- 140
- Girls
- 61
- FSM %
- 49.00
- Open date
- 2011-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-05-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cornwall
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 201 | 140 | 61 | 177 | 49.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 195 | 132 | 63 | 177 | 49.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 174 | 117 | 57 | 177 | 45.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 174 | 117 | 57 | 174 | 45.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 161 | 108 | 53 | 150 | 38.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 147 | 99 | 48 | 150 | 32.90 |
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