Alverton Primary School
URN: 142240 • Penzance TR18 4QD
Overview
- Name
- Alverton Primary School
- URN
- 142240
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nichola Smith (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01736364087
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Toltuff Crescent, Penzance TR18 4QD
Summary
Alverton Primary School, located in Penzance, Cornwall, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 384 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 315. The school is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all students. Alverton emphasizes continuous improvement in its safeguarding processes and fosters a culture of safety among staff and volunteers.
The curriculum at Alverton is comprehensive, covering a wide range of subjects including English, Maths, Science, and the Arts, alongside Personal, Social and Health Education. The school also offers a Woodland Nursery, providing early years education and a nurturing space for younger children. Alverton is committed to inclusivity, offering support for students with special educational needs and ensuring that all children have access to quality education.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Alverton Primary School, with initiatives such as the Friends of Alverton School (FOAS) PTA and various clubs and activities that promote parental involvement. The school aims to develop well-rounded individuals through a balanced approach to education, personal development, and extracurricular opportunities. For more information, visit their website at [www.alverton.org.uk](http://www.alverton.org.uk/).
The curriculum at Alverton is comprehensive, covering a wide range of subjects including English, Maths, Science, and the Arts, alongside Personal, Social and Health Education. The school also offers a Woodland Nursery, providing early years education and a nurturing space for younger children. Alverton is committed to inclusivity, offering support for students with special educational needs and ensuring that all children have access to quality education.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Alverton Primary School, with initiatives such as the Friends of Alverton School (FOAS) PTA and various clubs and activities that promote parental involvement. The school aims to develop well-rounded individuals through a balanced approach to education, personal development, and extracurricular opportunities. For more information, visit their website at [www.alverton.org.uk](http://www.alverton.org.uk/).
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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
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 315
- Pupils
- 384
- Boys
- 200
- Girls
- 184
- FSM %
- 20.40
- Open date
- 2015-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-02-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cornwall
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 384 | 200 | 184 | 315 | 20.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 390 | 205 | 185 | 315 | 19.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 387 | 204 | 183 | 315 | 18.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 387 | 204 | 183 | 315 | 18.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 331 | 165 | 166 | 315 | 20.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 333 | 161 | 172 | 315 | 17.60 |
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