Open Other Primary Mixed

Gulval School

School Lane, Penzance, TR18 3BJ
Part of: ADVENTURE LEARNING ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Gulval School
Penzance, TR18 3BJ
222 Pupils
179 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
18.70% FSM %
123 Boys
99 Girls
About Gulval School

Gulval School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Penzance, Cornwall, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 2–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 222 pupils on roll. School capacity: 179. Current headteacher: Paul Baker.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Cornwall
Region South West
Administrative District Cornwall
Parliamentary Constituency St Ives
Ward Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
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 01-06-2014
UKPRN 10045922
URN 140837
Data Last Updated 22-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (6)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Liz Brewer Chair of Local Governing Body 21/10/2021 20/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Eleanor Baker Local Governor 01/07/2022 30/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Katie Dean Local Governor 26/06/2024 25/06/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Shelley Jamieson Local Governor 09/05/2019 08/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Janis Welch Local Governor 09/05/2019 08/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Kimberley Wilson Local Governor 01/05/2021 30/04/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance
1.09 km • Penzance
Other
Penwith Alternative Provision Academy
1.14 km • Penzance
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Humphry Davy School
1.41 km • Penzance
Other
Pensans Community Primary School
1.91 km • Penzance
Other
Nancealverne School
1.93 km • Penzance
Other
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance
2.28 km • Penzance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gulval School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Penzance, Cornwall.
Gulval School has 222 pupils, with a capacity of 179.
Gulval School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The admissions policy at Gulval School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Gulval School is Mr Paul Baker.
Gulval School is at School Lane, Gulval, Penzance, TR18 3BJ, in the Cornwall local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Gulval School: Does not have a sixth form.
Gulval School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Paul Baker
School Lane, Gulval, Penzance, TR18 3BJ
01736364747
gulvalschool.org.uk
Location
TR18 3BJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 140837
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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