Pendeen School — Primary School in Penzance

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Pendeen School

Penzance, TR19 7SE

64 Pupils

119 Capacity

5–11 Age Range

31.30% FSM %

33 Boys

31 Girls

About Pendeen School

Pendeen School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Penzance, Cornwall, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 5–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 64 pupils on roll. School capacity: 119. Current headteacher: Chris Summerfield.

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	Land's End
Urban / Rural	Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-04-2014
UKPRN	10045422
URN	140670
Data Last Updated	24-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (11)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Dr Lucy Ellis	Chair of Local Governing Body	12/02/2025	12/02/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Marna Blundy	Local Governor	11/02/2026	11/02/2030	Appointed by GB/board
Miss Becky Curnow	Local Governor	11/11/2024	11/11/2028	Elected by school staff
Dr Megan Oldcorn	Local Governor	21/09/2022	21/09/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Michael Simpson	Local Governor	11/02/2026	11/02/2030	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Christopher Summerfield	Local Governor	12/02/2025	12/02/2029	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miss Cheryl Toms	Local Governor	12/02/2025	12/02/2029	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Michele Ward	Local Governor	12/02/2025	12/02/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Melanie Warnes	Local Governor	21/09/2022	21/09/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Rev Karsten Wedgewood	Local Governor	08/03/2025	08/03/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Chris Wilson	Local Governor	01/09/2019	07/07/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal