Tregolls Academy
Truro, TR1 1LH · Cornwall · primary school
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190th 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 — 3.7/10 against 1,921 of them, against 3.3/10 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| Ofsted | 5 | 35% | 0.18 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Tregolls Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 9.0% 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 (3.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.3 out of 10 against all schools). The most recent inspection was in February 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Cross Country, Football, Badminton, and Gymnastics, alongside the Feetbeat Dance Competition.
Getting in
The published school roll is 220 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 below the expected standard in literacy? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment in maths? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Tregolls Academy
Overview
Tregolls Academy is described as an “improving and welcoming school” where leaders have taken “decisive action” to raise standards, particularly in behaviour and attendance. While the school has established a “calm, orderly environment” and a “broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum,” the report notes that “too many pupils” remain unprepared for their next stage of education due to historical weaknesses in teaching. The inspection confirms the school no longer requires special measures, though significant work remains to embed improvements fully.
Strengths
- Attendance is now “at least in line with the national average” following rigorous partnership with families.
- Behaviour has improved significantly, creating a “calm, orderly environment” where pupils show “positive attitudes to their learning.”
- Personal development is strong, with pupils benefiting from a “well-considered personal development offer” and enrichment activities.
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an “open culture” where concerns are “actively identified, acted upon and managed.”
- Staff are “positive about the school’s direction” and value the support provided by leaders.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure staff develop expertise to teach the curriculum “consistently well,” addressing variability in teaching quality.
- Staff need to improve their ability to adapt the curriculum for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) with greater precision.
- Teachers should check learning more carefully to address misconceptions early, ensuring pupils build knowledge securely across subjects.
Safeguarding
The report states that “safeguarding standards are met,” noting that leaders have established an “open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility” and that “pupils are made safer and feel safe.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 31% |
| 2023/24 | 42% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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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