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Penrice Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,430 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In March 2014 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Cornwall Education Learning Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Poltair School, Brannel School, Bodmin College and Newquay Tretherras.)
Particular strengths include Progress, Representation, Attainment and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Admissions.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | Poltair School | |
| 5.4 | Brannel School | |
| 5.5 | Fowey River Academy | |
| 7.3 | The Roseland Academy | |
| 8.8 | Bodmin College | |
| 12.5 | Penair School | |
| 13.0 | Wadebridge School | |
| 13.5 | Treviglas Academy | |
| 13.9 | Newquay Tretherras | |
| 14.2 | Looe Community Academy | |
| 15.7 | Richard Lander School | |
| 15.8 | Liskeard School and Community College |
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Progress: Excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Attainment: Excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are above average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high. Show details
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates are very low and the incidence of persistent absence is quite low.
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is quite low.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
No A-level data
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