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Cape Cornwall School

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Cape Cornwall School

Cape Cornwall Street, St Just, Penzance, TR19 7JX

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
284
Ages
11-16
FSM
33.8%
Attainment 8
38.4
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
38.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
16.9%
Basics 9-5
31.6%

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
64.9%
EBacc APS
3.59
EBacc 9-5
14.0%
EBacc 9-4
24.6%
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About Cape Cornwall School

Cape Cornwall School is a secondary school in Penzance, Cornwall. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.4. The school has around 284 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Cape Cornwall School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2023 — Good
  2. Mar 2017 — Inadequate (predecessor: Cape Cornwall School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Cape Cornwall School

What is Cape Cornwall School's Ofsted rating?
Cape Cornwall School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Cape Cornwall School's latest exam results?
Cape Cornwall School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Cape Cornwall School located?
Cape Cornwall School is a secondary school in Penzance, Cornwall (TR19 7JX).
How many pupils attend Cape Cornwall School?
Cape Cornwall School has around 284 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Cape Cornwall School with other schools?
View Cape Cornwall School'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.