Nancealverne School
Academy special converter · Ages 2–19 · Penzance, Cornwall
Nancealverne School is a special school in Penzance, Cornwall for ages 2–19 (academy special converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Improved significantly, from the inspection on 22 January 2025.
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Key facts
- Address
- Madron Road, Penzance, TR20 8TP
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 2–19
- Council
- Cornwall
- Pupils on roll
- 138 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 51.4% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.5
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Improved significantly Inspected 22 January 2025
Strengths
- “Pupils flourish and shine at Nancealverne School.”
- “They display genuine joy when describing the kindness and understanding that they get from staff.”
- “The school is a calm and welcoming place for them to learn.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 3 March 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
What a pass unlocks for Nancealverne School
- Earlier exam results, 2022/23 to 2023/24
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Cornwall.
- Penwith Alternative Provision Academy 0.5 mi Not judged
- The Cornwall Independent School 6.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- Nine Maidens Alternative Provision Academy 13.9 mi School remains Good
- Curnow School 16.2 mi Standards maintained
- Cardrew Court School 16.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- Three Bridges 19.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Oak Tree School 21.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Truro School Preparatory School 22.7 mi No Ofsted grade