Question 1

Is Cape Cornwall School a good school?

Accepted Answer

The latest Ofsted inspection (17 January 2023) judged Cape Cornwall School to be Good overall, with Good grades across key areas. The school operates as a smaller 11-16 secondary, which can suit students who benefit from close staff relationships and consistent routines.

Question 2

What are the fees at Cape Cornwall School?

Accepted Answer

Cape Cornwall School is a state-funded school and does not charge tuition fees. Families should budget for non-tuition costs such as uniform, equipment, trips and optional activities.

Question 3

How do I apply for Year 7 at Cape Cornwall School for 2027 entry?

Accepted Answer

Year 7 applications are made via Cornwall Council’s coordinated admissions process. For September 2027 entry, the deadline is 31 October 2026 and offers are released on 1 March 2027.

Question 4

Is Cape Cornwall School oversubscribed?

Accepted Answer

The latest admissions record provided indicates the Year 7 route is oversubscribed, with 106 applications for 64 offers, equivalent to 1.66 applications per place.

Question 5

What are Cape Cornwall School’s GCSE outcomes like?

Accepted Answer

In the latest dataset, the school has an Attainment 8 score of 38.4 and a Progress 8 score of -0.08. The FindMySchool GCSE ranking places the school 3,776th in England and 3rd in the Penzance local area.

Question 6

What clubs and enrichment are available at Cape Cornwall School?

Accepted Answer

The school publishes a current clubs programme that includes activities such as Code Club, Warhammer, drama, music, sewing and table tennis, alongside multiple sports. The school also describes a wider enrichment offer through its Be Inspired programme.

Question 7

Does Cape Cornwall School support students with SEND?

Accepted Answer

The school runs Kites, an area resource base for students with complex additional learning needs. The school describes small classes, integration into mainstream GCSE lessons where appropriate, and alternative qualification routes where GCSEs are not suitable.

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