Nancledra School
Nancledra, Penzance, TR20 8NBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Nancledra School is a primary school in Penzance for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Cornwall. It ranks 3rd of 18 primary schools in Penzance. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 June 2015, report published 15 July 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 December 2024
Nancledra School is increasingly ambitious for its pupils. Significant work has been done to improve the school's curriculum. Some parts are already very effective, such as the teaching of reading. Staff expect a lot of pupils. Pupils generally try their hardest and take pride in their work. Over time, pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), learn to build on what they already know and can do. They go on to achieve well. Pupils learn to be proud members of this community focused school. They look out for one another and share in each other's achievements. Lessons are mostly calm and purposeful, although sometimes pupils need reminding of the school's high expectations. Pupils conduct themselves very well during informal parts of the day. Older pupils act as effective role models. Pupils rightly say that bullying is not an issue. They enjoy their learning and the friendships they make. The school has been through a period of many changes and this has caused some instability. However, effective action has been taken to maintain the school's orderly and friendly atmosphere.
What the school should improve
- The school has redesigned several elements of its curriculum recently. This means some parts of the curriculum need more time to embed, the approach to teaching them is more varied and so pupils' learning in some subjects is slowed. The trust should continue to embed and develop the new curriculum so that pupils learn more of the subjects they study in greater depth.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
13 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
94 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Nancledra School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Uny CofE Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 33% met the expected standard |
| St Ives Junior School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 71% met the expected standard |
| St Ives Infant School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Ludgvan School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| Trythall Community Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 100% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Louise Williams
- Phone
- 01736740409
- Address
- Nancledra, Penzance, TR20 8NB
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- URN
- 143016
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.