Altarnun Primary School
Five Lanes, Altarnun, Launceston, PL15 7RZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Altarnun Primary School is a primary school in Launceston for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Cornwall. It ranks 2nd of 13 primary schools in Launceston. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2020.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 March 2020, report published 5 June 2020
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 June 2025
Pupils are friendly, well-mannered and respectful. They speak about their school with happiness and immense pride. They embody the school's values in the care that they show for each other. Pupils know that there is someone they can talk to if they are worried. They attend school regularly and feel safe. The school builds supportive relationships with parents and carers. One parent reflected the views of many, with the comment, 'All the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. I really can't praise the school enough.' The school develops pupils' knowledge through a broad, ambitious curriculum. Staff have high expectations for pupils' learning. These expectations are realised. The school's vision for all pupils to 'Learn Together, Achieve Forever' is woven through the school curriculum. It is particularly effective for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Learning is supported by effective relationships with the local community and a range of specialist partners. Pupils leave Altarnun well prepared for the future. Pupils enjoy a range of rich and varied experiences to enhance their learning, such as educational day trips and a residential visit to London. They particularly enjoy sports competitions and after-school clubs that foster their talents and interests, such as dance.
What the school should improve
- The school's approach to reviewing pupils' writing is not precise enough. As a result, some pupils repeat errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar. The school should ensure that staff check pupils' writing and respond to any errors or misconceptions swiftly so that pupils improve the accuracy of their writing over time.
- The school has not ensured that the learning environment is used effectively to fully support and extend the learning of the children in the early years. Consequently, children do not learn as well as they could. The trust should ensure that staff receive appropriate training and guidance to promote purposeful play and independent learning for children in the early years.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
11 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
47 pupils on roll, with places for 84
Schools near Altarnun Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewannick Community Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Egloskerry Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 91% met the expected standard |
| Tregadillett Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Coads Green Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| South Petherwin Community Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ATHENA LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lynsey Slater
- Phone
- 01566700700
- Address
- Five Lanes, Altarnun, Launceston, PL15 7RZ
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- URN
- 140839
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.