The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
27%
+19.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 5 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 51
- Capacity
- 61%
- FSM
- 21.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- ATHENA LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Lynsey Slater
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Five Lanes, Altarnun, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7RZ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Altarnun Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Altarnun Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Altarnun Primary School?
Altarnun Primary School currently has 51 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Altarnun Primary School take?
Altarnun Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Altarnun Primary School?
Altarnun Primary School is in Launceston, PL15 7RZ, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Altarnun Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Altarnun Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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