Truro Learning Academy
About Truro Learning Academy
Truro Learning Academy is a state primary school in Cornwall, serving children aged 2 to 11. It sits within a local authority that contains 235 primary schools, of which only eight have achieved an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The school itself ranks 67th in Cornwall on its Key Stage 2 combined reading, writing and maths expected standard, placing it in the top third of primaries in the area. Its closest performing peers at the top of the local table are Calstock Community Primary School, Landewednack Community Primary School and St Buryan Primary School, all of which score higher on the same metric. With a capacity of 210 and 208 pupils on roll, Truro Learning Academy is running nearly full. The school is led by headteacher Francesca Humberstone and has no religious character. It also offers nursery provision, making it a viable option for families looking for a single-site primary journey from early years through to Year 6.
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
27 Jun 2023Source: Ofsted, 14 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
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
08:40 – 15:10
Breakfast club
08:00-08:40
After-school care
15:10-17:30
Source: truroacademy.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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