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Headteacher
Chris Coyle-Chislett

Email the Office
secretary@penpol.cornwall.sch.uk

Telephone Number
01736 753472

Our Address
2 St George’s Road, Hayle,
Cornwall, TR27 4AH

“Penpol pupils are curious, creative and courageous learners. Our school community believes in authenticity as the foundation of deep-rooted learning. Through our rich and relevant curriculum, we nurture community-minded, forward-facing international citizens of the future.”

Welcome to Penpol School

 At Penpol we believe every child is unique, valued, and capable of extraordinary things. Our community-centred approach ensures that each learner’s individual needs are recognised and supported, enabling them to flourish both academically and personally.

We are proud of our strong pastoral care, where relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Our nurturing environment fosters confidence, kindness, and resilience, ensuring every child feels safe, included, and ready to thrive.

Our inclusive culture celebrates diversity and equips pupils with the skills and character to succeed in an ever-changing world. We provide a rich, engaging, and ambitious curriculum designed to spark curiosity, inspire creativity, and unlock potential.

We work hand in hand with families, recognising the vital role they play in each child’s journey. Together, we create a school community that reflects and responds to the needs of our local context, always keeping children’s well-being and success at the centre.

We are more than a school – we are a family. A family that nurtures, challenges, and empowers every child to achieve their very best.

War-rag War-barth – Forward Together

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Tiffany Pope

Head of School

What's happening in your Year Group?

NEWS FROM PENPOL SCHOOL:

Year 4 Discover the Magic of ‘The Lost Words’ Poetry

posted 3 months ago

by Jack Emery

Building Our Playground

posted 3 months ago

by Paul Hudson

Creating Rainforest Animals from Simple Shapes

posted 4 months ago

by Jacob Woolcock

Songs, Stories and the Cornish Language with Gwenno

posted 4 months ago

by Michael Pearson

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on 10th July 2026

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on 3rd July 2026

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on 26th June 2026

2026-2027 Academic Year

Autumn Term: 3rd September - 18th December 2026

Half Term: 22nd - 30th October
Inset Days: 1st + 2nd September, 19th, 20th + 21st October & 2nd November

Spring Term: 4th January - 25th March 2027

Half Term: 15th - 19th February
Inset Day: 18th January

Summer Term: 12th April - 23rd July 2027

Half Term: 28th - 7th June

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Our Core Priorities for 2026/2027 are: Writing – creating confident, fluent writers for life; KS2 Reading – fluent readers with deeper understanding; Maths – strong foundations, confident mathematicians; Pedagogy – high-quality teaching for all; Attendance – in school, ready to learn, ready to thrive.

Our Core Priorities for 2025/2026 are SEND, Maths, Foundation Assessment and Early Writers.

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