Trenode CofE VA Primary Academy
Looe, PL13 1QA · Cornwall · primary school
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63rd 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 — 7.3/10 against 2,230 of them, against 6.1/10 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.72 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Trenode CofE VA Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Rounders, Eco, construction, Tennis, Forest School, chess, science, and creative clubs. Sports include football, tag rugby, netball, boxing, multi-skills, gymnastics, dodgeball, and handball.
Getting in
The published school roll is 40 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in the higher standard? How does the Forest School curriculum integrate with the main academic timetable?
What Ofsted said about Trenode CofE VA Primary Academy
Overview
Leaders are described as “ambitious and aspirational,” fostering an environment where pupils “love to learn” and attend well. The school provides a “broad and ambitious curriculum” with “clear and precise” teaching, resulting in pupils who are “kind and respectful” and feel safe.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit excellent behaviour, with bullying being “uncommon” and students trusting adults to resolve problems.
- The new phonics curriculum supports pupils to become “fluent and successful readers,” with a “regular and carefully sequenced” diet of reading.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities “learn well” and are “proud of their learning.”
- Extra-curricular opportunities, including “wild tribe” activities and music, are valued by pupils.
- Christian values underpin personal development, helping pupils to be “active, responsible citizens.”
Areas to improve
- The curriculum for mixed-age classes is “not yet implemented consistently well” in some subjects.
- In certain areas, pupils’ learning “does not build on what they know already,” meaning they do not learn as well as they could.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with “well established and robust” procedures ensuring pupils are identified quickly if they need help.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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