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Mounts Bay Academy

State school · Penzance, TR18 3JT
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 975 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
975 ·
Local authority
Cornwall Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Simeon Royle

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

OtherUnkn 12 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Alverton Primary School 11 %
St Hilary School 10 %
Heamoor Community Primary School 9 %
Ludgvan School 9 %
Gulval School 7 %
Pensans Community Primary School 6 %
Marazion School 5 %
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance 5 %
St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance 4 %
Mousehole School 4 %
Newlyn School 4 %
Bodriggy Academy 3 %
Trythall Community Primary School 3 %
Nancledra School 2 %
Sennen Community Primary Academy 2 %
St Buryan Primary School 2 %
Pendeen School 2 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
33.2%
LA avg.
39.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • GCSE
56
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
16.7 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

975
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Boscathnoe Lane
Heamoor
Penzance
Cornwall
TR18 3JT
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Telephone: 01736 363240

Email: enquiries@mounts-bay.cornwall.sch.uk

Website: http://www.mountsbay.org

Local authority: Cornwall Council

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School data & information Mounts Bay Academy Boscathnoe Lane, Heamoor, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3JT
975 Pupil numbers
21.8 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
2 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
56 Number of teachers
10 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
33.2%
LA avg.
39.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
41.70
LA avg.
43.80
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.56 Score Well below average
≈ 15% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 61 4
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 67 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 195 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 124 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 192 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 194 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 67 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 87 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 70 6
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 5
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 80 5
Art & Design (Graphics) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 6
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 5

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Mounts Bay Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
16.7 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
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