About Penwith Alternative Provision Academy

Penwith Alternative Provision Academy provides education for mainstream pupils who are not able to access mainstream provision due to medical and health needs and those who have been permanently excluded or are at risk of permanent exclusion or on an intervention basis.

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Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews
Safety & Security 4.5
Teaching Quality 4.5
Communication 4.5
Student Wellbeing 4.5
Facilities 5.0

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
20.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Good
2.1
Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

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Emily R Unconfirmed
Parent Sep 1, 2022
5.0

"Excellent Support and Facilities"

We've been so impressed with Penwith Alternative Provision Academy. The staff are supportive and understanding, and the facilities are great. We've noticed a real change in our child since they started.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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Rebecca G Unconfirmed
Parent Mar 20, 2022
5.0

"A Newfound Confidence in Our Child"

Since our child started at Penwith Alternative Provision Academy, we've seen a huge change in their confidence and motivation. The staff are all very friendly and supportive, and we feel that our child is receiving the right level of care and education.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 4/5
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Mark S Unconfirmed
Parent Jun 15, 2021
4.0

"Good Experience, Minor Disappointments"

We were generally pleased with Penwith Alternative Provision Academy, but there were a few times when we felt that our child's needs weren't being met. The staff were often very helpful, but communication could be better.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 5/5

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