Nancledra, Penzance, Cornwall TR20 8NB
10 simple reasons to choose Nancledra School
State primary school (academy converter) in Penzance.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 60% girls).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
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 Nancledra School
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Penzance and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles. One of the 20 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Cornwall LEA.
On average, 26.6 pupils per class and 23.3 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 19% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects.
In the top 17% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports.
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 2015.
Find another school near Nancledra School
Independent Prep Schools
St Piran's School, Juniors (3.7 miles).
State Primary Schools
Ludgvan School (2.1 miles); Penpol School (4.1 miles); St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne (13 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
St Piran's School, Hayle (6.1 miles); Truro High School (25.5 miles); Truro School (27.2 miles).
State Senior Schools
Camborne Science and International Academy (12.4 miles); Mounts Bay Academy (4.6 miles); Truro and Penwith College (23.2 miles).