Open Other Primary Mixed

Alverton Primary School

Toltuff Crescent, Penzance, TR18 4QD
Part of: TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Alverton Primary School
Penzance, TR18 4QD
384 Pupils
315 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
20.40% FSM %
200 Boys
184 Girls
About Alverton Primary School

Alverton Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 2–11 based in Cornwall, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 384 pupils on roll. School capacity: 315. Current headteacher: Nichola Smith.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Cornwall or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Cornwall
Region South West
Administrative District Cornwall
Parliamentary Constituency St Ives
Ward Penzance Promenade
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-09-2015
UKPRN 10053788
URN 142240
Data Last Updated 15-12-2025
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Anna George Chair of Local Governing Body 11/09/2025 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kerry Horner Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 09/03/2022 — N/A
Terry Binns Local Governor 12/10/2025 11/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Maili Buckingham Local Governor 12/12/2022 11/12/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Amy Clemens Local Governor 21/10/2022 20/10/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Nanette Newton-Hinge Local Governor 22/01/2024 21/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Claire O'Rourke Local Governor 05/09/2022 31/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Robert Randall Local Governor 27/09/2023 26/09/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Tim Rowland Local Governor 25/09/2023 24/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Linda Upton Local Governor 25/09/2024 24/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Juliet Wilkes Local Governor 04/09/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Newlyn School
0.58 km • Penzance
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St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance
0.6 km • Penzance
Other
Pensans Community Primary School
1.07 km • Penzance
Other
Nancealverne School
1.17 km • Penzance
Other
Humphry Davy School
1.32 km • Penzance
Other
Heamoor Community Primary School
1.36 km • Penzance
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Alverton Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Penzance, Cornwall.
Alverton Primary School has 384 pupils, with a capacity of 315.
Alverton Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at Alverton Primary School is Mrs Nichola Smith.
Alverton Primary School is at Toltuff Crescent, Alverton, Penzance, TR18 4QD, in the Cornwall local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Alverton Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Alverton Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Nichola Smith
Toltuff Crescent, Alverton, Penzance, TR18 4QD
01736364087
www.alverton.org.uk/
Location
TR18 4QD  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 142240
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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