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Mounts Bay Academy

Boscathnoe Lane, Heamoor, Penzance, TR18 3JT

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Pupils
975
Ages
11-16
FSM
21.8%
Attainment 8
43.7
Ofsted
Good
Dec 2021

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
43.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
14.4%
Basics 9-5
37.2%

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
41.4%
EBacc APS
3.81
EBacc 9-5
17.8%
EBacc 9-4
24.1%
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About Mounts Bay Academy

Mounts Bay Academy is a secondary school in Penzance, Cornwall. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.7. The school has around 975 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Boscathnoe Lane, Penzance, TR18 3JT | More schools in Cornwall

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Dec 2021 — Good
  2. Jun 2012 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Mounts Bay Academy

What is Mounts Bay Academy's Ofsted rating?
Mounts Bay Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are Mounts Bay Academy's latest exam results?
Mounts Bay Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Mounts Bay Academy located?
Mounts Bay Academy is a secondary school in Penzance, Cornwall (TR18 3JT).
How many pupils attend Mounts Bay Academy?
Mounts Bay Academy has around 975 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Mounts Bay Academy with other schools?
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