Question 1

What schools serve Penzance?

Accepted Answer

There are 23 schools in Penzance, Cornwall — including Trythall Community Primary School, Heamoor Community Primary School, St Levan Primary School, Germoe Community Primary School, St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance and more. You can view each school's catchment area guidance and admissions policy on catchment.school.

Question 2

How many primary and secondary schools are in Penzance?

Accepted Answer

Penzance has 18 primary schools and 3 secondary schools. There are also 2 other schools (such as all-through or special schools) in the area. All data is sourced from the Department for Education's GIAS register.

Question 3

How do I find out if my address is in a school's catchment area in Penzance?

Accepted Answer

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in Penzance, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for Penzance schools are set by Cornwall and reviewed each year. You can also consult the school's admissions policy or contact the Cornwall admissions team directly for the most up-to-date boundary maps.

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Penzance?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Penzance are set by Cornwall as the admissions authority. Community and voluntary-controlled schools follow the council's published admissions policy, while academies and voluntary-aided schools may set their own. Boundaries are reviewed annually and published each September for the following academic year.

Schools in Penzance

Primary Schools in Penzance (18)

Trythall Community Primary School

Heamoor Community Primary School

St Levan Primary School

Germoe Community Primary School

St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance

St Buryan Primary School

St Hilary School

Ludgvan School

Pendeen School

St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance

Gulval School

Pensans Community Primary School

Alverton Primary School

Newlyn School

St Just Primary School

Nancledra School

Mousehole School

Sennen Community Primary Academy

Secondary Schools in Penzance (3)

Humphry Davy School

Mounts Bay Academy

Cape Cornwall School

Other Schools in Penzance (2)

Penwith Alternative Provision Academy

Nancealverne School