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Penair School

St Clement, Truro, TR1 1TN

A Good-rated secondary school in Truro.

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Pupils
1,239
Ages
11-16
FSM
19.1%
Attainment 8
48.7
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2017

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
48.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
27.5%
Basics 9-5
54.9%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
18.0%
EBacc APS
4.05
EBacc 9-5
8.6%
EBacc 9-4
12.9%
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About Penair School

Penair School is a secondary school in Truro, Cornwall. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.7. The school has around 1,239 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: St Clement, Truro, TR1 1TN | More schools in Cornwall

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Penair School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Apr 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Penair School

What is Penair School's Ofsted rating?
Penair School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.
What are Penair School's latest exam results?
Penair School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Penair School located?
Penair School is a secondary school in Truro, Cornwall (TR1 1TN).
How many pupils attend Penair School?
Penair School has around 1,239 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Penair School with other schools?
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