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Penrice Academy

Charlestown Road, St Austell, PL25 3NR

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Outstanding
Feb 2025

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

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50.8school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

50.8

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2353.446.4
2023/2448.546.4
2024/2550.846.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.540.00
2023/24+0.320.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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