Classpot

Trenance Learning Academy

Cornwall, TR7 2LUPrimaryAges 4–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Jul 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
104 1st-choice / 107 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Trenance Learning Academy

Trenance Learning Academy, a state primary in Cornwall for children aged 4 to 7, received the highest possible rating of Outstanding in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023. This places it among an elite group: only eight out of 235 primary schools in the local authority currently hold that top grade. The inspection was thorough, awarding Outstanding across every single category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. It is a clean sweep that the school also achieved in its previous inspection back in 2010, suggesting a sustained culture of high standards. While the school does not publish Key Stage 2 results because its pupils move on to other schools before that stage, the Ofsted judgement itself is the most telling metric here. For a school that only covers the earliest primary years, an Outstanding rating is a powerful signal that the foundations for learning are being laid exceptionally well.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressTrenance Road, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 2LU
HeadteacherMatthew Williams
Local AuthorityCornwall
Number of Pupils327
Free School Meals (FSM)17.1%
School Capacity327 / 390 (84% full)

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 English
    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)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
See an example
One-off paymentNo subscriptionStripe checkout

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Jul 2023
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 24 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Dining HallOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosForest SchoolSports HallICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

GymnasticsRoundersAthleticsSwimmingCricketDance

Clubs & Activities

CodingBook ClubArt ClubChessScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:30

After-school care

15:15-17:30

Source: trenance.kernowlearning.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

Was this page helpful?

Frequently Asked Questions About Trenance Learning Academy

Trenance Learning Academy has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.