Park Crescent, Ponsanooth, Truro, Cornwall TR3 7HY
10 simple reasons to choose Kennall Vale School
State primary school (academy converter) in Ponsanooth, Truro.
For pupils aged 5 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Very small school, with less than one class per year (combined year groups).
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Kennall Vale School
Schoolsmith Score®; 67.
One of the best state primary schools in Truro and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 7 miles.
On average, 28.8 pupils per class and 28.8 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Attainment in Year 6 SATS exams at around the national average over the last 4 years.
Subjects are taught separately and are co-ordinated by topic, with cross-curricular linking when appropriate. Infants school pupils participate in the Forest Schools programme.
In the top 36% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There is a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 15 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2012.
Find another school near Kennall Vale School
Independent Prep Schools
Truro High Prep School (6.6 miles); Truro School Prep (7.3 miles); Polwhele House School (9 miles).
State Primary Schools
St Mary's Catholic Primary School (4.1 miles); Mount Hawke Academy (6.4 miles); St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne (6.7 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Truro High School (6.6 miles); Truro School (7.5 miles); St Piran's School, Hayle (15.2 miles).
State Senior Schools
Truro and Penwith College (7 miles); Camborne Science and International Academy (9.4 miles); Mullion School (16.8 miles).