128
Pupils · 2024/25
2%
EAL · 2024/25
23%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 05/07/2019
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityCornwall
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio8.5:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Nancealverne School · All-through · Cornwall
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
128
Pupil : teacher ratio
8.5
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
2%
FSM eligible
45%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
8%
Persistent absence
23%
Contact
Address
Madron Road, Penzance, TR20 8TP
Local authority
Cornwall
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 128 | 10.7 | 100% | 2% | 45% | 8% | 23% |
| 2023/24 | 96 | 8.7 | 100% | 2% | 54% | 9% | 28% |
| 2022/23 | 94 | 8.5 | 100% | 1% | 62% | 10% | 28% |
| 2021/22 | 89 | 8.3 | 100% | 2% | 64% | 10% | 33% |
| 2020/21 | 83 | 8.2 | 100% | 2% | 59% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 80 | 8.6 | 100% | 2% | 65% | 12% | 35% |
| 2017/18 | — | 7.4 | — | — | — | 13% | 39% |
| 2016/17 | 76 | 8.2 | 100% | 0% | 60% | 13% | 38% |
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