Trekenner Community Primary School is a primary school in Launceston, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a foundation school 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.

Trekenner Community Primary School currently has around 58 pupils on roll, which is about 69% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 69% boys and 31% girls. Around 17.2% 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 6.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.3%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (87.9%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Lezant, Launceston, PL15 9PH
Website: www.trekenner.eschools.co.uk
Telephone: 01579370435
School Type: Foundation school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Cornwall
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Laura Mead
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 111933

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 12/03/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 84
Number of Pupils: 58
Number of Boys: 40
Number of Girls: 18

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 14.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British87.90%51
Other Black3.40%2
Irish3.40%2
White and Asian1.70%1
Other (any other ethnic group)1.70%1
Unclassified1.70%1
White and Black African0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Other Mixed0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
African0.00%0
Other White0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Indian0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Well Above Average (5.9)
Writing: Average (1.7)
Maths: Average (0.5)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
45%
Town average
53%
Local authority average
55%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
9%
Town average
8%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
109.0
Town average
104.4
Local authority average
104.9
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
102.0
Town average
103.0
Local authority average
102.6
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Trekenner Community Primary School
Lezant , PL15 9PH
2out of 4 0 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.