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Alverton Primary School is a primary academy in Penzance, South West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Alverton Primary School has 67% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 13.9%, 10% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 6.7%.
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At Alverton Primary School, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
73% met the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths.
Alverton Primary School has an overall absence rate of 6.7%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Alverton Primary School is 13.9%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
17% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Crime Nearby
127/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
57/mo
45% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 3.6 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 5.2
Bus Stops
27
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Penzance Rail Station
1.4km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Penzance area
4.7
Average
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 14 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.