Tintagel Primary School
About Tintagel Primary School
Tintagel Primary School is a small state primary in Cornwall with a current roll of 81 pupils against a capacity of 120, meaning it operates at around two-thirds full. The school serves a community with a notably high proportion of children eligible for free school meals: 29.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools (typically around 23-24%) and suggests a significant level of socio-economic disadvantage in the intake. Despite this, the school is clearly in demand locally. For the 2025/26 admissions round, it received 18 applications for just 9 places, with all 9 first-preference applicants being offered a spot. The oversubscription ratio of 2:1 indicates that while the school is popular, it is not among the most fiercely contested in the area. The headteacher is Louise Kirkman, and the school has no religious character, nursery provision, or sixth form, catering for children aged 2 to 11.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Feb 2023Latest monitoring visit (21 Feb 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 28 Feb 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Source: tintagelschool.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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