Penrice Academy
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St Austell, PL25 3NR
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Top 28% in England
1 of 31 in Cornwall
Pupils
1,405
First preferences per place
0.92
2026/27
Absence
6.9%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 53.4 | 48.5 | 50.9 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54% | 52% | 52% | |
| Average English grade | 5.4 | 5.1 | 5.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.2 | 4.8 | 5.1 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 65% | 59% | 61% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.54 | 0.32 | — |
74% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Poltair School · 0.8 mi · Good · Bottom 40% in England
- Brannel School · 5.4 mi · Good · Bottom 22% in England
- Fowey River Academy · 5.5 mi · Not judged · Bottom 19% in England
- The Roseland Academy · 7.3 mi · No rating · Top 39% in England
- Bodmin College · 8.8 mi · Not judged · Bottom 22% in England
- Penair School · 12.5 mi · No rating · Top 37% in England
The neighbourhood
Penrice Academy is in St Austell Central (typical home £222,500, crime very high).
What is Penrice Academy's Ofsted rating?
Penrice Academy is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does Penrice Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Penrice Academy is in the top 28% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.