Trenode CofE VA Primary Academy
Widegates, Looe, PL13 1QAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Trenode CofE VA Primary Academy is a primary school in Looe for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Cornwall. It ranks 100th of 209 primary schools in Cornwall. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 May 2022, report published 4 July 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 May 2022
Leaders are ambitious and aspirational in what they provide for all pupils. Pupils love to learn and talk enthusiastically about what they know. They are excited to come to school and therefore attend well. Pupils value the strong links with the church and use their 'Christian golden rules' to take responsibility for their words and actions. They are kind and respectful towards everyone. Consequently, pupils behave well and say that bullying is uncommon. They trust adults to resolve their problems. This helps them to feel safe. Leaders provide many extra-curricular opportunities for pupils. Pupils participate in a range of clubs, including sports and gardening. They enjoy their 'wild tribe' activities, where they learn a range of woodland and safety skills. They value the other opportunities that staff provide, including learning to play a musical instrument. Pupils are elected onto the school council and take their responsibilities seriously. They have recently worked with leaders to develop a new behaviour system and led events to raise money for charity. Pupils' views influence positive changes to the school. They embody the school's vision to 'reach out in love and community'.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the implementation of the curriculum for mixed-age classes is not consistent. This means that some pupils do not learn as well as they could. The curriculum does not build well enough on what pupils already know. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum is implemented consistently well in all subjects, so pupils know and remember more over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
6 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
40 pupils on roll, with places for 84
Schools near Trenode CofE VA Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trewidland Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Not published |
| Menheniot Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Duloe CofE VA Primary Academy | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 91% met the expected standard |
| Looe Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| St Nicolas' CofE VA School, Downderry | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BRIDGE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Bethany Pike
- Phone
- 01503240235
- Address
- Widegates, Looe, PL13 1QA
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- URN
- 145561
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.