St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance, Penzance

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St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance

Peverell Road, Penzance, TR18 2AT

A Good-rated primary school in Penzance where 63% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Roman Catholic

Pupils

162

Ages

3-11

FSM

51.3%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Good

Oct 2018

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

67.0%

Writing

79.0%

Maths

71.0%

RWM Combined

63.0%

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About St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance

St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance is a primary school in Penzance, Cornwall. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2018 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 21 responses), 81% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 63% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 162 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Peverell Road, Penzance, TR18 2AT | More schools in Cornwall

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Dec 2024 — Standards maintained
Oct 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance

What is St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance's Ofsted rating?

St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.

What do parents say about St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 21 responses): 81% of parents would recommend St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance.

What are St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance's latest exam results?

St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance: KS2 2024/25: 63% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance located?

St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance is a primary school in Penzance, Cornwall (TR18 2AT).

How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance?

St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance has around 162 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance with other schools?

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