Truro Learning Academy
Albany Road, Malabar, Truro, TR1 3PQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Truro Learning Academy is a primary school in Truro for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Cornwall. It ranks 11th of 24 primary schools in Truro. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 June 2023, report published 14 September 2023
- 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 27 June 2023
Pupils at Truro Learning Academy follow their school rules to 'be kind, be safe and be ready'. They are respectful to adults and their peers. Typically, pupils display their 'wonderful walking' when moving around the school in an orderly manner. Pupils feel safe because they have trusted adults who support them with their worries. Pupils are empathetic to the needs of others, both in school and wider afield. The caring and nurturing staff quickly build positive relationships in this inclusive school. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) thrive as a result. Pupils are ready to learn. Most enjoy their lessons because they learn an ambitious curriculum. Pupils make regular visits in their local community that enhance their learning. For example, they visited a local maritime museum to link to their learning about Vikings. Some pupils also participated in a Shakespeare festival. Pupils value the many opportunities that they have to take on school responsibilities. For example, Year 6 pupils are 'reliability ambassadors' who support lunchtime staff or help younger pupils to learn and play. Pupils are well supported to pursue their talents and interests. They take part in a range of extra-curricular sports clubs, as well as a choir and a rock band.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the knowledge, concepts and vocabulary that pupils need to learn, and by when, are not clearly identified. Therefore, in these subjects, pupils do not build up their knowledge in sufficient depth or make meaningful links with what they have learned before. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum, in all subjects, clearly identifies what pupils should know and how this builds over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
190 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Truro Learning Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosvigo School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Truro School Preparatory School | 0.6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| St Mary's CofE School, Truro | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 33% met the expected standard |
| Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Kea Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Francesca Humberstone
- Phone
- 01872277635
- Address
- Albany Road, Malabar, Truro, TR1 3PQ
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- URN
- 139960
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.