Schools in Penzance
There are 24 schools in Penzance on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 19 primary and 3 secondary schools, under Cornwall local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Penzance (19)
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- Germoe Community Primary SchoolFoundation school · TR20 9QY
- Gulval SchoolAcademy sponsor led · TR18 3BJ
- Heamoor Community Primary SchoolFoundation school · TR18 3JZ
- Ludgvan SchoolAcademy converter · TR20 8EX
- Madron Daniel CofE (VA) SchoolVoluntary aided school · TR20 8SP
- Mousehole SchoolAcademy converter · TR19 6QQ
- Nancledra SchoolAcademy converter · TR20 8NB
- Newlyn SchoolAcademy converter · TR18 5QA
- Pendeen SchoolAcademy sponsor led · TR19 7SE
- Pensans Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter · TR20 8UH
- Sennen Community Primary AcademyAcademy converter · TR19 7AW
- St Buryan Primary SchoolAcademy converter · TR19 6BB
- St Hilary SchoolAcademy converter · TR20 9DR
- St Just Primary SchoolAcademy converter · TR19 7JU
- St Levan Primary SchoolFoundation school · TR19 6HD
- St Mary's Catholic School, PenzanceAcademy converter · TR18 2AT
- St Mary's CofE Primary School, PenzanceVoluntary aided school · TR18 4HP
- Trythall Community Primary SchoolFoundation school · TR20 8XR
Secondary schools in Penzance (3)
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- Humphry Davy SchoolFoundation school · TR18 2TG
- Mounts Bay AcademyAcademy converter · TR18 3JT
Other phases in Penzance (2)
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- Penwith Alternative Provision AcademyAcademy alternative provision converter · TR18 3NX
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Penzance?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 24 open schools with a Penzance address (as of 5 June 2026), including 19 primary and 3 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Penzance guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Penzance?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.