Curriculum Enrichment Week 2026
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Penrice Academy is celebrating another year of exceptional GCSE achievement, with learners securing excellent results across a broad range of academic, creative and vocational subjects.
While today’s results reflect impressive academic success, they also are the culmination of years of hard work, determination and personal growth. Each result tells a story of resilience, commitment and achievement, as learners prepare to take their next steps into further education, training and future careers.
Headteacher Richard Baker said:
“Today is a chance to celebrate all that our students have achieved during their time at Penrice Academy. We have watched them develop not only academically, but also as confident, capable and caring young people, and we could not be prouder of them.
These results reflect the many different strengths within this year group and the positive contribution they have made to our school community. As they move on to the next stage of their journey, we hope they do so with confidence, knowing that they have a great deal to offer.”
This year’s results highlight success across the curriculum, including strong performances in English, science, PE and a range of vocational subjects. Particularly notable were the achievements in Triple Science, where outcomes are expected to rank among the strongest nationally. The year group also includes learners whose individual accomplishments have been recognised at a national level.
Beyond their academic achievements, this cohort has made a lasting contribution to school life. Throughout their time at Penrice, they have embraced opportunities both inside and outside the classroom, taking part in enrichment activities, supporting their peers and contributing positively to the wider school community.
As they celebrate this important milestone with family, friends and staff, the Penrice community looks forward to following their future successes and achievements.
Congratulations to all our Year 11 learners on their remarkable accomplishments, and thank you to the families, carers and staff whose support has helped make these achievements possible. We wish every student the very best as they embark on the next exciting chapter of their journey.
We are delighted to bring you coverage from Curriculum Enrichment Week 2026 in our live blog!
Penrice Academy’s annual Sports Personality of the Year Awards Evening was a truly special occasion, bringing together students, families and staff to celebrate their outstanding sporting achievements.
Penrice Academy Prom 2026
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Penrice Academy is proud to announce that two Year 11 students, Reuben and Rose, have secured places at the prestigious Marlborough College.
Penrice Academy is incredibly proud to announce that Year 11 student, Sofia, has been successfully elected to the Cornwall Youth Council, representing the St Austell and Newquay constituency for the next two years.
Penrice Academy was transformed into a world of music and magic last week as our Performing Arts team proudly presented three spectacular evenings of Into the Woods. From the opening notes to the final curtain call, audiences were treated to a spellbinding production filled with energy.
Penrice Academy was proud to play its part in the Cornwall Youth Council Elections on Wednesday 5 February, as every student across the school had the opportunity to cast their vote and make their voice heard.
The wait is over! Tickets for Penrice Academy’s spectacular 2026 school production of Into The Woods go on sale on Friday 6th February at 8am.
Penrice Academy and Poltair School, are celebrating national recognition after both were ranked in the top 10% of secondary schools in England for student recommendation.
We are delighted to announce that from Monday 26th January, students at Penrice Academy will be able to access an upgraded Breakfast Club, delivered by our new canteen provider, Caterlink.
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