Trannack Primary School
Helston, TR13 0DQ · Cornwall · primary school
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131st 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.1/10 against 2,443 of them, against 3.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 13.0 · 0 | 40% | 0.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Trannack Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 13.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a multi-skills club, Sailing Club, or Football club. The school also provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 33 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 curriculum support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for pupils who need extra help with reading?
What Ofsted said about Trannack Primary School
Overview
Trannack Primary School is described as a "welcoming and inclusive school" where pupils are valued and enjoy attending. The inspection found that staff form "positive, nurturing relationships" with pupils, supporting their success and mental well-being. Leaders have designed an "ambitious curriculum" suitable for mixed-age classes, with strong emphasis on reading and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils behave very well, meeting staff’s "high expectations" and resolving conflicts quickly with adult support.
- Personal development is central, with strong pastoral support helping pupils manage emotions and build confidence through activities like school councils and cultural events.
- Reading is prioritised effectively; staff are "early reading experts" who follow phonics schemes closely, ensuring weaker readers receive "effective extra support".
- Children in the early years settle quickly, displaying "kindness and care" and developing skills well for their next steps.
- Attendance has improved following management changes, with persistent absence falling.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must refine assessment in some subjects where "important knowledge is not as clearly identified," preventing pupils from building on their learning over time.
- Processes for managing provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "not rigorous enough," making it hard for some to achieve targets; leaders need to ensure these provide "accurate information" on pupil progress.
- Some subjects in the wider curriculum are less developed than others; leaders need to ensure these are implemented to the same quality so pupils "know more and remember more."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring it is the "highest priority" and following up concerns with "tenacity and rigour."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 13% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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