Shortlanesend School is a primary school in Truro, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Shortlanesend School currently has around 156 pupils on roll, which is about 74% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.1% boys and 44.9% girls. Around 17.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (91%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Northey Close, Truro, TR4 9DA |
| Website: | |
| Telephone: | 01872276372 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Cornwall |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lisa McGinty |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 142303 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/06/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 156 |
| Number of Boys: | 86 |
| Number of Girls: | 70 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 12.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 91.00% | 142 |
| Other White | 2.60% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 2.60% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 1.30% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.30% | 2 |
| African | 0.60% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.60% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truro Nursery School Higher Trehaverne , TR1 3RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,852 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shortlanesend Community Primary School Northey Close , Shortlanesend TR4 9DA | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shortlanesend School Northey Close , Shortlanesend TR4 9DA | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE School, Truro Higher Trehaverne , TR1 3RJ | - not rated | 2,796 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Treyew Primary School Albany Road , Malabar TR1 3PQ | - not rated | 3,008 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Truro Learning Academy Albany Road , Malabar TR1 3PQ | 3out of 4 | 3,061 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truro School Preparatory School Highertown , TR1 3QN | - not rated | 2,592 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornwall Hospital Education Service The School Room, Children's Unit , Royal Cornwall Hospital TR1 3LJ | - not rated | 2,782 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.