Mounts Bay Academy
Secondary · Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Penzance, Cornwall
Mounts Bay Academy is a secondary school in Penzance, Cornwall for ages 11–16 (academy converter).
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Key facts
- Address
- Boscathnoe Lane, Heamoor, Penzance, TR18 3JT
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Cornwall
- Pupils on roll
- 922 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 24% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.4
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade Inspected 24 March 2026
Strengths
- “This is an inclusive school where the majority of pupils behave well and are kind and respectful to one another.”
- “They enjoy a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities, including a range of sports.”
- “Activities related to the school's own record label are particularly popular among pupils, parents and carers alike.”
To improve
- “However, the consistency of teaching is variable across the school.”
- “This impacts how well some pupils progress through the curriculum.”
- “Achievement at the end of key stage 4 has been below the national average for some time.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 18 May 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 38% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 43.7 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 116 first-preference applications, 119 offers in total, 116 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Cornwall.
- Humphry Davy School 0.7 mi Good
- Cape Cornwall School 5.8 mi Good
- St Ives School 6.1 mi School remains Good
- Hayle Academy 7.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Camborne Science and International Academy 12.3 mi Good
- Helston Community College 12.6 mi Good
- Pool Academy 14.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Mullion School 15.8 mi Good