Special academy · Cornwall

Nancealverne School

Special
Ages 2–19
Sixth form

Term dates

Special academies can set their own term dates. Many follow Cornwall council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

See Cornwall's full dates

Admissions

Places at special schools are usually arranged through an education, health and care (EHC) plan, agreed with the council.

How EHC plans work on GOV.UK

Ofsted inspection

Short (ungraded) inspection, 22 January 2025: Improved significantly.

Read the Ofsted reports

From Ofsted's published inspection data (Open Government Licence). Report cards and older grades use different scales, so they can't be compared directly.

About and location

Type: Special academy
Phase: Special
Ages: 2–19
Pupils: 138 (capacity 83)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: SPECIAL PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Phone: 01736365039
Address: Madron Road, Penzance, TR20 8TP
Website: nancealverne.org.uk

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Report a correction.