Penwith Alternative Provision Academy
Details
| Age Range | 3-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy alternative provision converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Cornwall |
| Address | Penbrea Road, TR18 3NX |
| School Website | www.waveedu.org |
| Telephone | 1736332341 |
| URN | 139760 |
School Census
| Total | 14 |
| Girls/Boys | 3/11 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 21.4%/78.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 0.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 7 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 100.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 11/10/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Inadequate.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 11/10/2022 | Inadequate |
| 13/05/2015 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 11/10/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Inadequate |
| Personal Development | Inadequate |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 13/05/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 08 January 2025 | Full inspection | View |
| 01 February 2024 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 18 July 2023 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 11 October 2022 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 22 January 2019 | Short inspection | View |
| 13 May 2015 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 05 June 2013 | Academy conversion letter | View |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 100% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 100% |
Nearby Schools
St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance
(0.07 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Peverell Road, , TR18 2AT
Humphry Davy School
(0.17 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Coombe Road, , TR18 2TG
Pensans Community Primary School
(0.48 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Madron Road, , TR20 8UH
Nancealverne School
(0.49 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Madron Road, , TR20 8TP