Gerrans School
Tregassick Road, Portscatho, Truro, TR2 5EDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Gerrans School is a primary school in Truro for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Cornwall. It ranks 5th of 24 primary schools in Truro. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 June 2013, report published 3 July 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 June 2024
New leaders are ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to flourish, thrive and achieve well in the school. Staff have consistently high expectations of pupils in both their learning and behaviour. Relationships between adults and pupils are close and supportive. Staff know the pupils and their families well. Pupils trust staff and know who to speak to if they have any concerns. Across the school, pupils behave well. In the classroom, pupils work hard and show positive attitudes to learning. In the playground, pupils play together happily within the well-resourced outside space. Pupils in all age groups are respectful to adults and each other. Pupils are happy, safe and attend well. Pupils value the wider enrichment opportunities that the school provides. Carefully planned trips and visits enrich the curriculum and broaden pupils' understanding of the world around them. Pupils enjoy a range of clubs and extra-curricular opportunities, including 'doodle' club, segway and sailing. Pupils compete against other schools in dodgeball and squash tournaments. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school. All parents who completed the Ofsted Parent View survey would recommend the school.
What the school should improve
- In some curriculum subjects, changes to the curriculum are recent and need time to embed. In these subjects, pupils do not yet develop the same depth of knowledge as they do in others. The school and trust need to continue to develop the curriculum so that pupils have the same depth of knowledge across all subjects.
- Some subject leaders' understanding of the impact of the curriculum is limited. As a result, some foundation subjects are not securely and consistently delivered across all year groups. The school and trust must ensure that support is given to subject leads to monitor the impact of the curriculum effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
10 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
69 pupils on roll, with places for 84
Schools near Gerrans School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mawes Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Veryan CofE School | 4 miles | Report card: Needs attention | Not published |
| Flushing School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Mylor Bridge Community Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| King Charles Church of England Primary School | 5 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 74% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE ROSELAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kate Mitchell
- Phone
- 01872580442
- Address
- Tregassick Road, Portscatho, Truro, TR2 5ED
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- URN
- 142662
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.