Compare Nancealverne School and Penwith Alternative Provision Academy

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Nancealverne School (Not applicable) in Penzance; Penwith Alternative Provision Academy (Not applicable) in Penzance — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Nancealverne School and Penwith Alternative Provision Academy. They are not applicable phase and academy special converter and academy alternative provision converter type located around Penzance. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Nancealverne School), published Oct 2014. The lowest is 4 (Penwith Alternative Provision Academy), published Dec 2022. The most recent inspection on record is for Penwith Alternative Provision Academy (Dec 2022). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 150, typical FSM 55–60%, range 45–50%–70–75%; spread across trusts such as Special Partnership Trust and WAVE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

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Attribute	Nancealverne School TR20 8TP	Penwith Alternative Provision Academy TR18 3NX
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Academy special converter	Not applicable • Academy alternative provision converter
Location	Penzance TR20 8TP	Penzance TR18 3NX
Latest Ofsted	2 24 Oct 2014	4 4 Dec 2022
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	70–75% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	83	54
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Special Partnership Trust	WAVE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website	www.nancealverne.org.uk	www.waveedu.org
Telephone	01736365039	01736332341
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Nancealverne School

TR20 8TP

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location: Penzance
TR20 8TP
Ofsted: 2 24 Oct 2014
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Special Partnership Trust
Website: www.nancealverne.org.uk
Telephone: 01736365039

Penwith Alternative Provision Academy

TR18 3NX

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy alternative provision converter
Location: Penzance
TR18 3NX
Ofsted: 4 4 Dec 2022
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 70–75% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: WAVE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.waveedu.org
Telephone: 01736332341

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.