Best primary schools in Penzance (2026)
Penzance has 5 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Alverton Primary School, in the top 17% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 55%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 17% in England |
Alverton Primary School Penzance |
72% | 77% | 21% | Not judged | |
2 Bottom 44% in England |
Heamoor Community Primary School Penzance |
59% | 47% | 7% | No rating | |
3 Bottom 39% in England |
St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance Penzance · Roman Catholic |
61% | 63% | 0% | No rating | |
4 Bottom 8% in England |
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance Penzance · Church of England |
42% | 40% | 7% | No rating | |
5 Bottom 3% in England |
Pensans Community Primary School Penzance |
37% | 50% | 0% | Requires improvement |
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What is the best primary school in Penzance?
On exam results over the last three years, Alverton Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Penzance, in the top 17% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.