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Altarnun Primary School
Five Lanes, Altarnun, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7RZ, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
82.5 / 100
Top 18%
Better than 83% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
51
Capacity
84
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
61%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 100%, this primary school stands out for its supportive community and effective teaching. While 64% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, the school performs in the top 52% nationally, indicating solid academic achievement. The limited size of the school, with only 51 pupils, fosters a close-knit environment, though it may also mean fewer resources compared to larger institutions.
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Last inspected: 4 March 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 64% | Bottom 48% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 27% | Top 3% UK |
Parent View (11 responses)
★★★★★4.6
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School has high expectations
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
School keeps me informed
91%
Behaviour is good
91%
School responds to concerns
82%
School supports development
82%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British98.0%
Mixed Other2.0%
Location
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50.60058, -4.50777 · PL15 7RZ
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN140839
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.altarnunprimary.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Altarnun Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Altarnun Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 March 2020.
Is Altarnun Primary School a good school?
Altarnun Primary School scores 82.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 18% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Altarnun Primary School?
Based on 11 Ofsted Parent View responses, Altarnun Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 92% across all parent survey questions.
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