Truro Learning Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 2 to 11

Ofsted: Good

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

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

28 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths61%

61%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths7%

7%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score104

104, 2 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

190 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals41.1%

41.1%, 14.6 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language19.5%

19.5%, 2.1 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17.9%

17.9%, 3.1 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.3%

5.3%, 0.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

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
Website: truroacademy.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
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.