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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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