Launceston Primary School
17%
Capacity
71
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Launceston Primary School
Launceston Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Cornwall community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 71 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (17% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Launceston Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kate Eyre, it falls under Cornwall local authority.
Launceston Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 44 applications for 25 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Launceston Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Forest School, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Sensory Room.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Athletics, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Gardening, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.8%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cornwall, Launceston Primary School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Long Field Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9FW |
| Headteacher | Kate Eyre |
| Local Authority | Cornwall |
| Number of Pupils | 71 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.8% |
| School Capacity | 71 / 420 (17% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Jan 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Feb 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
44
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Long Field Road, Launceston
Cornwall, PL15 9FW
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