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Shortlanesend School
Northey Close, Shortlanesend, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9DA, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.5 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
156
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
74%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, achieving 65% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 50% nationally. However, only 4% of pupils reach a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging learners. Parent satisfaction is relatively low, with only 55% recommending the school, which may be a consideration for prospective families.
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Last inspected: 17 June 2025Quality 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%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (47 responses)
★★★★★2.9
My child is happy
83%
My child feels safe
81%
Good range of extra-curricular
77%
My child makes good progress
66%
Good range of subjects
66%
School keeps me informed
60%
Behaviour is good
55%
I'd recommend this school
55%
School has high expectations
55%
School supports development
53%
Progress is communicated
53%
School responds to concerns
38%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.0%
Mixed Other2.6%
White Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Other1.3%
Asian Indian0.6%
Black African0.6%
Location
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50.28816, -5.07894 · TR4 9DA
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN142303
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Shortlanesend School rated by Ofsted?
Shortlanesend School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 June 2025.
Is Shortlanesend School a good school?
Shortlanesend School scores 20.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% 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 Shortlanesend School?
Based on 47 Ofsted Parent View responses, Shortlanesend School receives a satisfaction score of 58% across all parent survey questions.
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