SchoolScoresLaunceston Primary School
Free school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of ATHENA LEARNING TRUST
Long Field Road, Launceston, PL15 9FW
01566 701685 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 24 January 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Cornwall. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 29 |
| Of those, offered a place | 28 (97%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 49 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Cornwall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 4th highest of 16 state primary schools in Launceston. Higher than 61% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 26.8% | 22.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 12th highest of 16 state primary schools in Launceston. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 16 state primary schools in Launceston. Higher than 88% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.5% | 15.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 16 state primary schools in Launceston. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.7% | 4.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 10th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Launceston. Lower than 52% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 12th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Launceston. Lower than 40% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.3% | 12.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 15th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Launceston. Lower than 6% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 9.9 | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 14th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Launceston. Lower than 11% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 11th highest of 16 state primary schools in Launceston. Higher than 9% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 15.3 | 20.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 12th highest of 16 state primary schools in Launceston. Higher than 10% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.0 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 5th highest of 7 state primary schools in Launceston. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 15.2%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Windmill Hill Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Catherine's CofE Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Stephens Community Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- South Petherwin Community Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tregadillett Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Launceston Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Launceston Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 24 January 2024.
Is Launceston Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 29 families put Launceston Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 28 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 148580.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.