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Penrice Academy

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Penrice Academy

Charlestown Road, St Austell, PL25 3NR

A Outstanding-rated secondary school in St Austell.

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Pupils
1,422
Ages
11-16
FSM
21.0%
Attainment 8
50.8
Ofsted
Outstanding
Feb 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
50.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
26.0%
Basics 9-5
52.2%

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
88.6%
EBacc APS
4.84
EBacc 9-5
34.6%
EBacc 9-4
47.1%
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About Penrice Academy

Penrice Academy is a secondary school in St Austell, Cornwall. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 229 responses), 70% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.8. The school has around 1,422 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Charlestown Road, St Austell, PL25 3NR | More schools in Cornwall

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Penrice Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2025 — Outstanding
  2. Mar 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Penrice Academy

What is Penrice Academy's Ofsted rating?
Penrice Academy received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What do parents say about Penrice Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 229 responses): 70% of parents would recommend Penrice Academy.
What are Penrice Academy's latest exam results?
Penrice Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Penrice Academy located?
Penrice Academy is a secondary school in St Austell, Cornwall (PL25 3NR).
How many pupils attend Penrice Academy?
Penrice Academy has around 1,422 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Penrice Academy with other schools?
View Penrice Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Cornwall.