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Mounts Bay Academy

Boscathnoe Lane, Heamoor, Penzance, TR18 3JT

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

Ofsted
Good
Dec 2021

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

Academic picture

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

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

43.7

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2345.146.4
2023/2441.746.4
2024/2543.746.0

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

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.400.00
2023/24-0.560.00
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
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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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