St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance
Address: Redinnick Place
Town/City: Penzance
County: Cornwall
Postcode: TR18 4HP
Telephone Number: 01736 363009
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Helen Kershaw
Capacity: 190
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 141 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 74% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 34%

Location and administration

URN: 111998
DfE Number: 908/3302
UKPRN: 10074937
UPRN: 100041028696
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Cornwall (E06000052)
Constituency: St Ives (E14001511)
Electoral Ward: Penzance Promenade (E05013321)
Diocese: CE38(Diocese of Truro)

Easting & Northing: 147049E, 29760N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 6' 52.39" N 5° 32' 22.05" W
Plus Code: 9C2P4F76+R6

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Alverton Primary School (0.6km)
  2. Newlyn School (0.9km)
  3. Humphry Davy School (1.2km)
  4. Pensans Community Primary School (1.2km)
  5. Nancealverne School (1.3km)
  6. St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance (1.4km)
  7. Penwith Alternative Provision Academy (1.4km)
  8. Heamoor Community Primary School (1.8km)
  9. Mounts Bay Academy (2.0km)
  10. Gulval School (2.3km)
Associated schools

Related school*

* Other schools occupying the same site, or related to this one through splits or mergers.
Governors

  • Revd Christopher Butler - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 20 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 November 2026.
  • Rev Christopher Butler - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 1 February 2029.
  • Ms Jennifry Dowrick - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 April 2026.
  • Mrs Katherine Driver - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 1 March 2029.
  • Mrs Derath Durkin - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Mrs Tamsin Gittins - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 1 February 2029.
  • Mrs Helen Violet Kershaw - Governor. Appointed on 4 April 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 4 April 2028.
  • Mr Daniel King - Governor. Appointed on 13 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 13 November 2028.
  • Mrs Lisa Spry - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 20 September 2024. Term runs until 20 September 2028.