Altarnun Primary School

About Altarnun Primary School

Altarnun Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Launceston, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 51 pupils on roll. It is part of ATHENA LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 March 2020) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 21.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cornwall →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

51 / 84 (61%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

4 March 2020

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Five Lanes, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7RZ

Phone

01566700700

Head Teacher

Lynsey Slater

Website

www.altarnunprimary.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Altarnun Primary School?

Altarnun Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Launceston, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Altarnun Primary School have?

Altarnun Primary School has 51 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Altarnun Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Altarnun Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 March 2020).

How does Altarnun Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

64% of pupils at Altarnun Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Altarnun Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Altarnun Primary School is part of ATHENA LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Altarnun Primary School?

Altarnun Primary School is located at Five Lanes, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7RZ.