Nancealverne School
URN: 143167 • Penzance TR20 8TP
Overview
- Name
- Nancealverne School
- URN
- 143167
- 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
- 55.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ruth Carpenter (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01736365039
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Madron Road, Penzance TR20 8TP
Summary
Nancealverne School, located in Penzance, Cornwall, is an academy special converter catering to students aged 3-19 with moderate to complex learning difficulties. With a current enrolment of 128 pupils, the school operates across three sites, including a dedicated Upper School for Post-14 students and the recently opened Cury School, which serves as a satellite provision. The school is committed to providing a high-quality, relevant education tailored to individual needs, ensuring that all students can achieve personal and academic success.
The curriculum at Nancealverne is broad and varied, focusing on structured, differentiated, and personalised learning programmes. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering independence and a love of learning, preparing students for adulthood and life beyond school. Staff and governors maintain high aspirations for all pupils, celebrating achievements and offering a range of meaningful opportunities.
Nancealverne School is part of the Special Partnership Trust, which aims to enhance educational experiences for students with special needs across Cornwall. The leadership team, led by Headteacher Ruth Carpenter, is dedicated to providing challenge and support, nurturing the unique talents of each learner within a supportive community environment.
The curriculum at Nancealverne is broad and varied, focusing on structured, differentiated, and personalised learning programmes. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering independence and a love of learning, preparing students for adulthood and life beyond school. Staff and governors maintain high aspirations for all pupils, celebrating achievements and offering a range of meaningful opportunities.
Nancealverne School is part of the Special Partnership Trust, which aims to enhance educational experiences for students with special needs across Cornwall. The leadership team, led by Headteacher Ruth Carpenter, is dedicated to providing challenge and support, nurturing the unique talents of each learner within a supportive community environment.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Absence and Attendance (sen)
- SEN (sen)
- Term dates (calendar)
- Calendar of Events (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Special Partnership Trust Policies (other)
- Statutory Policies/ School Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Nancealverne School (60.2)
- Bolitho School (45.2)
- Penwith Short Stay School (45.2)
- Carn Michael School (37.5)
- Penwith Alternative Provision Academy (19.9)
Key details
- LA
- Cornwall
- Age range
- 2 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- SPECIAL PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Capacity
- 83
- Pupils
- 128
- Boys
- 87
- Girls
- 41
- FSM %
- 45.50
- Open date
- 2016-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-07-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 128 | 87 | 41 | 83 | 45.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 96 | 65 | 31 | 83 | 53.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 89 | 60 | 29 | 83 | 62.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 89 | 60 | 29 | 83 | 62.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 83 | 53 | 30 | 83 | 64.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 74 | 51 | 23 | 83 | 63.60 |
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