Cape Cornwall School
Academy sponsor led
Penzance, TR19 7JX
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 18% in England
29 of 31 in Cornwall
Pupils
302
First preferences per place
1.00
2026/27
Absence
10.2%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 39.5 | 39.9 | 38.4 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38% | 26% | 32% | |
| Average English grade | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.0 | 3.8 | 3.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 43% | 20% | 31% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.21 | -0.08 | — |
58% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Mounts Bay Academy · 5.8 mi · Report card · Bottom 38% in England
- Humphry Davy School · 6.5 mi · Good · Bottom 31% in England
- St Ives School · 10.6 mi · No rating · Top 47% in England
- Hayle Academy · 12.9 mi · Report card · Bottom 25% in England
- Camborne Science and International Academy · 17.7 mi · Good · Top 48% in England
- Helston Community College · 18.4 mi · Good · Bottom 33% in England
The neighbourhood
Cape Cornwall School is in St Just & Land's End (typical home £301,230, crime very low).
What is Cape Cornwall School's Ofsted rating?
Cape Cornwall School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Cape Cornwall School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Cape Cornwall School is in the bottom 18% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.