Penpol School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Hayle, South West TR27 4AH · Cornwall
#893 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#8290 of 15,697 nationally
About Penpol School
Penpol School is a academy primary located in Hayle, in the Cornwall local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 429 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 48.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 893rd of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (49th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 429; capacity filled 102.1%.
There are 8 schools in Hayle; Penpol School ranks 5th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- 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%)21.2%
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 Penpol School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 429
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 21.2%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 102.1%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Penpol School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Hayle Academy
Hayle · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
623 students · 623 m away
The Cornwall Independent School
Hayle · Independent all-through · Ages 4–16
73 students · 651 m away
Bodriggy Academy
Hayle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
325 students · 804 m away
St Erth Community Primary School
Hayle · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
105 students · 1.9 km away
St Uny CofE Academy
St Ives · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
235 students · 3.4 km away
Connor Downs Academy
Hayle · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
168 students · 3.8 km away
Gwinear Community Primary School
Hayle · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
106 students · 4.7 km away
St Ives School
St Ives · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
580 students · 4.9 km away
Leedstown Community Primary School
Hayle · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
74 students · 5.1 km away
St Ives Infant School
St Ives · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
132 students · 5.6 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Birdwell Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
427 students
Willowbrook School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
432 students
Zouch Academy
Tidworth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
433 students
Greentrees Primary School
Salisbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
425 students
The Park Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
425 students
Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School
Bournemouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
424 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Penpol School a good school?
Penpol School has a Success Index (England) of 48.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #893 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 Penpol School rank in South West?
Penpol School ranks #893 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #8290 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Penpol School?
Penpol School had 429 students in 2025.
Is Penpol School a primary school or a secondary school?
Penpol School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Penpol School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Penpol School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.