Nancealverne School
Other · Academy special converter · Ages 2–19 · Penzance, Cornwall
Nancealverne School is an other 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.
Key facts
- Address
- Madron Road, Penzance, TR20 8TP
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 2–19
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- 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.
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Nearby 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