Truro Learning Academy
Truro, TR1 3PQ · Cornwall · primary school
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99th 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 — 5.6/10 against 1,567 of them, against 4.5/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Truro Learning Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access Rocksteady music lessons, the Play Maker Award, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 190 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 national median in literacy? What specific activities are included in the Play Maker Award? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Truro Learning Academy
Overview
Truro Learning Academy is described as an inclusive school where pupils are respectful, empathetic, and feel safe due to strong relationships with staff. Leaders have driven significant improvement since the previous inspection, fostering a culture that prioritises well-being and places a sharp focus on reading and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils display ‘wonderful walking’ and follow rules to ‘be kind, be safe and be ready’, creating an orderly and respectful environment.
- The ‘well-thought-out phonics curriculum’ ensures all pupils are supported to read fluently, with highly effective additional help for those in early stages.
- Staff make ‘effective adaptations to the curriculum’ so that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieve well.
- Leaders place ‘pupils’ personal development at the forefront’, helping children become active citizens who understand fairness, respect, and British laws.
- The early years provision prepares children well for Year 1, building ‘independence, confidence and resilience’ through positive relationships.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, leaders have not clearly identified the important knowledge, concepts, and vocabulary pupils need to learn, which hampers long-term learning.
- Leaders should ensure the curriculum in all subjects clearly identifies what pupils should know and how this builds over time to allow for sufficient depth and meaningful links.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders creating a ‘strong culture of safeguarding’ where concerns are tenaciously followed up and staff receive regular training.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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