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Altarnun Primary School

Cornwall, PL15 7RZPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
6 1st-choice / 6 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Altarnun Primary School

If you're looking for a small village primary where parents are overwhelmingly positive, Altarnun Primary School in Cornwall presents a compelling picture. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering the period up to September 2025, every single one of the 11 respondents said they would recommend the school. That's a 100% recommend rate, which is as good as it gets. The feedback on specific areas is equally strong: 100% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy and feels safe, with 73% strongly agreeing on safety. The school was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving 8 applications for its 6 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.33. All 6 first-preference applicants were offered a place, suggesting that while it's popular locally, it's not impossible to get into. Headteacher Lynsey Slater leads a school of just 51 pupils, well under its capacity of 84, which means class sizes are small and children are likely to get plenty of individual attention.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressFive Lanes, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7RZ
HeadteacherLynsey Slater
Local AuthorityCornwall
Number of Pupils51
Free School Meals (FSM)21.6%
School Capacity51 / 84 (61% full)

The full report on this school

What 11 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Jun 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (17 Jun 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 5 Jun 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryArt StudiosSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallICT SuiteSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

CricketAthleticsNetballGymnasticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

ChessChoirScience ClubBook ClubGardeningDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: altarnunprimary.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Altarnun Primary School

Altarnun Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.