Sennen Community Primary Academy
URN: 144894 • Penzance TR19 7AW
Overview
- Name
- Sennen Community Primary Academy
- URN
- 144894
- 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
- 53.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Samantha Gillion (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01736871392
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Sennen, Penzance TR19 7AW
Summary
Sennen Community Primary Academy is a mixed primary school located in Penzance, Cornwall, with a current enrolment of 94 pupils and a capacity of 105. As an academy converter, the school is part of the Truro and Penwith Academy Trust and is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for all students. The school prides itself on fostering strong relationships with parents and the local community, ensuring that each child feels valued and supported.
The curriculum at Sennen is designed to be well-rounded and ambitious, balancing high academic standards with creativity and practical learning experiences. Subjects offered include English, Mathematics, Science, and various arts and humanities, alongside opportunities for outdoor learning through beach and forest school activities. The school also emphasizes the importance of spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
Sennen Community Primary Academy actively supports its students through various initiatives, including special educational needs provisions and pupil premium strategies. The school encourages parental involvement and provides resources to help families support their children's learning at home, reinforcing the belief that collaboration is key to student success.
The curriculum at Sennen is designed to be well-rounded and ambitious, balancing high academic standards with creativity and practical learning experiences. Subjects offered include English, Mathematics, Science, and various arts and humanities, alongside opportunities for outdoor learning through beach and forest school activities. The school also emphasizes the importance of spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
Sennen Community Primary Academy actively supports its students through various initiatives, including special educational needs provisions and pupil premium strategies. The school encourages parental involvement and provides resources to help families support their children's learning at home, reinforcing the belief that collaboration is key to student success.
Useful links
- Class termly curriculum planners (sen)
- Admissions (sen)
- Autumn term 1 2022 (sen)
- Autumn Term 2 2022 (sen)
- Policies (sen)
- Spring term 1 - 2024 (sen)
- Spring term 1 2023 (sen)
- Summer Term 1 2023 (sen)
- Summer term 1 2024 (sen)
- Admissions (sen)
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
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 105
- Pupils
- 94
- Boys
- 46
- Girls
- 48
- FSM %
- 16.00
- Open date
- 2017-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-01-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cornwall
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 94 | 46 | 48 | 105 | 16.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 85 | 40 | 45 | 105 | 18.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 80 | 39 | 41 | 105 | 22.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 80 | 39 | 41 | 105 | 22.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 87 | 45 | 42 | 105 | 24.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 72 | 37 | 35 | 84 | 19.40 |
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