St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance

StatePrimary+ NurseryRoman Catholic

InspectedPrimaryAges 3–11162 pupils

Peverell Road, TR18 2ATWebsite01736330005

Inspected162 pupilsAges 3–11

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Dec 2024

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils162

Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Ages3 - 11

Pupils162

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

162 / 210 (77%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~20*

Head Teacher

Miss Nichola Teixeira

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 50%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

80%

Would recommend

Avg 87%

9.2%

Absence rate

Avg 6.4%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

9.2%vs 6.4% avg

Would recommend

80%vs 87% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate9.2%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence29.2%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate3.8%

Permanent exclusion rate0.6%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support29.6%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans6.2%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication19 pupils (33%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health17 pupils (29%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty14 pupils (24%)

Specific Learning Difficulty3 pupils (5%)

Physical Disability2 pupils (3%)

Visual Impairment1 pupils (2%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder1 pupils (2%)

Not Assessed1 pupils (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)8

Teaching assistants (FTE)5

Support staff (FTE)7

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils162

Free school meals50.6%

English as additional language7.4%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British84.0%

Black African3.7%

Mixed White & Asian3.1%

White Other2.5%

Indian2.5%

Pakistani1.9%

Other0.6%

Mixed Other0.6%

Bangladeshi0.6%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.6%

2024-25

Parent View

80.0%

of parents would recommend

21 responses

Good progress★100.0%

Happy child90.0%

Well taught90.0%

Safe90.0%

Informed90.0%

Good behaviour80.0%

Well led70.0%

Well looked after50.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠30.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Sept 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£6,765

total expenditure per pupil

£-635 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£4,248

Support staff£0

Premises£13

Energy£148

Learning resources£235

Income per pupil£7,745

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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