Newlyn School

Primary
Academy
Ages 5 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Carne Road, Newlyn, Penzance, TR18 5QAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Newlyn School is a primary school in Penzance for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Cornwall. It ranks 9th of 18 primary schools in Penzance. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 14 June 2023, report published 19 July 2023

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

23 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths78%

78%, 16 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

152 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals29.6%

29.6%, 3.1 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language7.2%

7.2%, 14.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support32.9%

32.9%, 18.1 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.3%

5.3%, 0.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Newlyn School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Alverton Primary School	0.4 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good	77% met the expected standard
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	40% met the expected standard
Pensans Community Primary School	1 mile	Ofsted: Requires improvement	50% met the expected standard
Heamoor Community Primary School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	47% met the expected standard
St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	63% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 5 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: No
Headteacher: Ms Lauren Connolly
Phone: 01736363509
Website: newlyn.cornwall.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Carne Road, Newlyn, Penzance, TR18 5QA
Local authority: Cornwall
URN: 142243

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.