Penponds School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Camborne, South West TR14 0QN · Cornwall
#70 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#736 of 15,697 nationally
About Penponds School
Penponds School is a academy primary located in Camborne, in the Cornwall local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 104 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 90.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of primary schools in England and 70th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (97th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 104; capacity filled 99%.
There are 12 schools in Camborne; Penponds School ranks 1st of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)78%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)28%
- 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%)3.8%
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 Penponds School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 104
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 3.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 99%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 78%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 28%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Penponds School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Trevithick Learning Academy
Camborne · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
520 students · 1.2 km away
St Meriadoc CofE Junior Academy
Camborne · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
216 students · 1.2 km away
St Meriadoc CofE Infant Academy
Camborne · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
173 students · 1.3 km away
Camborne Science and International Academy
Camborne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,751 students · 1.4 km away
St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne
Camborne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
149 students · 1.6 km away
Weeth Community Primary School
CAMBORNE · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
182 students · 1.9 km away
Roskear Primary & Nursery School
Camborne · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
404 students · 2.4 km away
Kehelland Village School
Camborne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
64 students · 2.4 km away
Troon Community Primary School
Camborne · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
141 students · 2.7 km away
Rosemellin Community Primary School
Camborne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
380 students · 2.7 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
104 students
Kingshill Church School
Nailsea · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
104 students
Hambridge Community Primary School
Langport · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
104 students
Thornford CofE Primary School
Sherborne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
104 students
Kemble Primary School
Cirencester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
104 students
St Julian's Church School
Bath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
104 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Penponds School a good school?
Penponds School has a Success Index (England) of 90.6 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England) and ranks #70 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 Penponds School rank in South West?
Penponds School ranks #70 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #736 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Penponds School?
Penponds School had 104 students in 2025.
Is Penponds School a primary school or a secondary school?
Penponds School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Penponds School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Penponds School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.