Nancledra School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Penzance, South West TR20 8NB · Cornwall
#118 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#1236 of 15,697 nationally
About Nancledra School
Nancledra School is a academy primary located in Penzance, in the Cornwall local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 94 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 86.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of primary schools in England and 118th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (95th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 94; capacity filled 89.5%.
There are 22 schools in Penzance; Nancledra School ranks 2nd of 22 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)77%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)23%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)8.5%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Nancledra School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 94
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 8.5%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 89.5%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 77%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 23%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Nancledra School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St Ives School
St Ives · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
580 students · 3.6 km away
St Uny CofE Academy
St Ives · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
235 students · 3.8 km away
St Ives Junior School
St Ives · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
197 students · 3.9 km away
St Ives Infant School
St Ives · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
132 students · 3.9 km away
Ludgvan School
Penzance · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
199 students · 4.2 km away
Trythall Community Primary School
Penzance · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
72 students · 4.8 km away
Gulval School
Penzance · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
223 students · 5.1 km away
St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance
Penzance · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
139 students · 6.0 km away
Humphry Davy School
Penzance · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
740 students · 6.2 km away
St Erth Community Primary School
Hayle · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
105 students · 6.2 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St George's CofE Primary Academy
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
94 students
Antony Church of England School
Torpoint · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
94 students
Umberleigh Primary Academy
Umberleigh · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
94 students
Upton St James CofE Primary School
Torquay · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
94 students
Beer Church of England Primary School
Seaton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
94 students
Mousehole School
Penzance · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
94 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Nancledra School a good school?
Nancledra School has a Success Index (England) of 86.4 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England) and ranks #118 of 1,695 in South West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Nancledra School rank in South West?
Nancledra School ranks #118 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #1236 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Nancledra School?
Nancledra School had 94 students in 2025.
Is Nancledra School a primary school or a secondary school?
Nancledra School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Nancledra School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Nancledra School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.