Penponds School
URN: 140741 • Camborne TR14 0QN
Overview
- Name
- Penponds School
- URN
- 140741
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE RAINBOW MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rebekah Bailey (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01209713929
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Higher Penponds, Camborne TR14 0QN
Summary
Penponds Primary School, located in Camborne, Cornwall, is a mixed academy converter catering to 103 pupils, with a capacity of 105. The school is committed to fostering a vibrant and creative learning environment, encouraging students to "aim high and achieve their best." It operates under the ethos of being a Rights Respecting School, promoting values of confidence, curiosity, and creativity among its students.
The curriculum at Penponds is designed to provide a comprehensive education, encompassing a wide range of subjects including Maths, Science, Art, and Computing. The school places a strong emphasis on reading, utilizing programs such as Read, Write, Inc. and Accelerated Reader to support literacy development. Additionally, the school is dedicated to inclusivity, offering tailored support for students with special educational needs (SEND) and ensuring all children have access to a rich educational experience.
Community involvement is integral to Penponds, with various extracurricular activities and initiatives aimed at enhancing student engagement and well-being. The school also offers wraparound care, including breakfast and after-school clubs, fostering a supportive environment for families. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at www.penponds.cornwall.sch.uk.
The curriculum at Penponds is designed to provide a comprehensive education, encompassing a wide range of subjects including Maths, Science, Art, and Computing. The school places a strong emphasis on reading, utilizing programs such as Read, Write, Inc. and Accelerated Reader to support literacy development. Additionally, the school is dedicated to inclusivity, offering tailored support for students with special educational needs (SEND) and ensuring all children have access to a rich educational experience.
Community involvement is integral to Penponds, with various extracurricular activities and initiatives aimed at enhancing student engagement and well-being. The school also offers wraparound care, including breakfast and after-school clubs, fostering a supportive environment for families. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at www.penponds.cornwall.sch.uk.
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Nearby alternatives
- Penponds School (70.2)
- Trevithick Primary School (70.2)
- Crowan Primary School (62.5)
- Roskear Primary & Nursery School (62.2)
- Rosemellin Community Primary School (60.2)
Key details
- LA
- Cornwall
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE RAINBOW MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 105
- Pupils
- 103
- Boys
- 53
- Girls
- 50
- FSM %
- 3.90
- Open date
- 2014-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cornwall
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 103 | 53 | 50 | 105 | 3.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 106 | 51 | 55 | 105 | 5.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 117 | 54 | 63 | 105 | 6.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 117 | 54 | 63 | 105 | 6.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 115 | 55 | 60 | 105 | 6.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 114 | 55 | 59 | 105 | 8.80 |
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