Pennoweth Primary School
URN: 144060 • Redruth TR15 1NA
Overview
- Name
- Pennoweth Primary School
- URN
- 144060
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- CROFTY EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Cathryn Andrews (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01209215671
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Drump Road, Redruth TR15 1NA
Summary
Pennoweth Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Redruth, Cornwall, catering to 356 pupils with a capacity of 315. The school prioritises creating a safe and nurturing environment, allowing children to develop confidence and a positive attitude towards learning. The ethos is encapsulated in the 'Pennoweth DNA,' which emphasises safety, love, responsibility, continuous learning, and readiness.
The school features modern facilities, including spacious classrooms, outdoor learning areas, and dedicated playgrounds for different age groups. The Early Years department benefits from an engaging outdoor environment, while the Key Stage 2 playground includes a newly developed 2G pitch. Additional resources such as a 'Wild Woodland' area support the school's commitment to outdoor education through initiatives like Forest School.
Pennoweth Primary School fosters a strong sense of community and encourages parental involvement. The school aims to inspire every child to reach their full potential through a supportive and engaging curriculum, ensuring that all students feel valued and motivated in their educational journey. For more information, visit their website at [Pennoweth Primary School](https://pennoweth.croftymat.org/).
The school features modern facilities, including spacious classrooms, outdoor learning areas, and dedicated playgrounds for different age groups. The Early Years department benefits from an engaging outdoor environment, while the Key Stage 2 playground includes a newly developed 2G pitch. Additional resources such as a 'Wild Woodland' area support the school's commitment to outdoor education through initiatives like Forest School.
Pennoweth Primary School fosters a strong sense of community and encourages parental involvement. The school aims to inspire every child to reach their full potential through a supportive and engaging curriculum, ensuring that all students feel valued and motivated in their educational journey. For more information, visit their website at [Pennoweth Primary School](https://pennoweth.croftymat.org/).
Useful links
- Crofty Governance (governance)
- School Governors (governance)
- Punctuation, Grammar & Sentence Progression (sen)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- POP – Parent One Pagers (calendar)
- Academy Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Cookies Policy (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- School Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Lanner Primary School (64.5)
- Portreath Community Primary School (63.0)
- Trewirgie Infants' School (62.3)
- Lanner Primary School (61.9)
- Pennoweth Primary School (61.6)
Key details
- LA
- Cornwall
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- CROFTY EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 315
- Pupils
- 356
- Boys
- 179
- Girls
- 177
- FSM %
- 39.90
- Open date
- 2017-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cornwall
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 356 | 179 | 177 | 315 | 39.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 348 | 166 | 182 | 315 | 37.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 333 | 164 | 169 | 315 | 39.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 333 | 164 | 169 | 315 | 39.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 333 | 166 | 167 | 315 | 38.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 339 | 174 | 165 | 296 | 36.40 |
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