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Penryn College

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Penryn College

Kernick Road, Penryn, TR10 8PZ

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Pupils
1,153
Ages
11-16
FSM
19.3%
Attainment 8
49.2
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2012

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
49.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
30.0%
Basics 9-5
48.2%

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
19.5%
EBacc APS
4.11
EBacc 9-5
13.7%
EBacc 9-4
15.9%
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About Penryn College

Penryn College is a secondary school in Penryn, Cornwall. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2012 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.2. The school has around 1,153 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Kernick Road, Penryn, TR10 8PZ | More schools in Cornwall

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Penryn College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Apr 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Penryn College

What is Penryn College's Ofsted rating?
Penryn College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2012 inspection.
What are Penryn College's latest exam results?
Penryn College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Penryn College located?
Penryn College is a secondary school in Penryn, Cornwall (TR10 8PZ).
How many pupils attend Penryn College?
Penryn College has around 1,153 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Penryn College with other schools?
View Penryn College'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.