Nancealverne School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
96
AGES
2 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Academy special converter

How Does The School Perform?

Ofsted
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(21/01/2025)
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84%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

8.2:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
28.4%
NATIONAL AVG. 16.2%
Persistent Absence
2.1%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.8%
Pupils first language
not English
53.7%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
Madron Road
Penzance
TR20 8TP
01736365039

School Description

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. Pupils are confident that staff know exactly how to help them when they struggle with things. This helps them to feel calm again and return successfully to their learning. Pupils from across the three sites show that they feel safe and trust the strong and nurturing bonds that they have with staff. This is evident in their enthusiasm for learning and the pride with which they describe what the school offers them. Pupils respond positively to the high expectations staff have of them. Their experiences in school foster their aspirations to be the very best versions of themselves. Staff across the three school sites have a shared understanding that pupils’ achievements go far beyond academic learning. For example, the school’s commitment to champion pupils’ independence and communication is exceptional. Staff use various communication approaches skilfully with pupils. This gives pupils a voice and enables them to contribute fully to their learning and school life.

Nancealverne School Parent Reviews



79% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 63% Agree 21% Disagree 13% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>63, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 24 responses up to 25-01-2025
Strongly Agree 58% Agree 21% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>58, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 24 responses up to 25-01-2025
Strongly Agree 42% Agree 29% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 13% {"strongly_agree"=>42, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>13} Figures based on 24 responses up to 25-01-2025
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 63% Strongly Agree 4% Agree 4% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 17% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>63, "strongly_agree"=>4, "agree"=>4, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>17} Figures based on 24 responses up to 25-01-2025
Strongly Agree 46% Agree 38% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>46, "agree"=>38, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 24 responses up to 25-01-2025
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 13% Strongly Agree 42% Agree 25% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 13% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>13, "strongly_agree"=>42, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>13, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 24 responses up to 25-01-2025
Strongly Agree 63% Agree 17% Disagree 13% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>63, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 24 responses up to 25-01-2025
Strongly Agree 46% Agree 17% Disagree 21% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 13% {"strongly_agree"=>46, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>21, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>13} Figures based on 24 responses up to 25-01-2025
Strongly Agree 58% Agree 21% Disagree 13% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>58, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 24 responses up to 25-01-2025
Strongly Agree 54% Agree 21% Disagree 13% Strongly Disagree 13% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>54, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>13, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 24 responses up to 25-01-2025
Strongly Agree 58% Agree 25% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>58, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 24 responses up to 25-01-2025
Strongly Agree 54% Agree 8% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 17% Don't Know 13% {"strongly_agree"=>54, "agree"=>8, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>17, "dont_know"=>13} Figures based on 24 responses up to 25-01-2025
Strongly Agree 58% Agree 21% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 13% {"strongly_agree"=>58, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>13} Figures based on 24 responses up to 25-01-2025
Yes 79% No 21% {"yes"=>79, "no"=>21} Figures based on 24 responses up to 25-01-2025

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This school is an academy and does not conform to the general school admission criteria set down by the Local Education Authority.