Altarnun Primary School
Launceston, PL15 7RZ · Cornwall · primary school
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46th of 218 primary schools in Cornwall we can score, 236 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.4/10 against 3,300 of them, against 6.8/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 27.0 · 97 | 25% | 2.42 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Altarnun Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, matching the national median of 64%. A higher 27.0% reached the higher standard, compared to the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 47 pupils against a stated capacity of 84. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are not reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in the current year group? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the recent inspection?
What Ofsted said about Altarnun Primary School
Overview
Altarnun Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils are described as “friendly, well-mannered and respectful,” attending school regularly and feeling safe within a supportive community. The school delivers a “broad, ambitious curriculum” that prepares pupils well for the future, with particular success in supporting those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- The curriculum is carefully selected and organised, with mathematics taught “explicitly and deliberately” so pupils solve complex problems confidently.
- Early reading is a high priority; staff use consistent strategies to help pupils learn sounds quickly, ensuring books are matched correctly to ability for fluent reading.
- SEND needs are identified swiftly, with suitable adaptations allowing these pupils to access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.
- Staff well-being is central, with leaders ensuring staff feel “valued and respected” and are encouraged to seek fresh ideas to enhance learning.
- Behaviour is managed effectively, with pupils understanding routines and trusting staff to handle incidents “fairly and swiftly.”
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure staff check pupils’ writing and respond to errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar swiftly to prevent repeated mistakes.
- The trust should ensure staff receive training to promote purposeful play and independent learning, as the early years environment does not currently support the curriculum effectively.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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