Trevithick Learning Academy is a primary school in Camborne, 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.
Trevithick Learning Academy currently has around 521 pupils on roll, which is about 124% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 57.4% boys and 42.6% girls. Around 26.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (95.2%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Mount Pleasant Road, Camborne, TR14 7RH |
| Website: | www.trevithick.cornwall.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01209713460 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Cornwall |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Kirsty Hitchens |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 136598 |
Ofsted inspection date: 15/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 521 |
| Number of Boys: | 299 |
| Number of Girls: | 222 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 9.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 95.20% | 496 |
| Other White | 2.30% | 12 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.60% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 0.40% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.40% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.20% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camborne Nursery School The Glebe , TR14 7DT | 4out of 4 | 764 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevithick Learning Academy Mount Pleasant Road , TR14 7RH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trevithick Primary School Mount Pleasant Road , TR14 7RH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne Trevu Road , TR14 7AE | 3out of 4 | 428 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne Trevu Road , TR14 7AE | - not rated | 428 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Meriadoc CofE Infant Academy Rectory Road , TR14 7DW | 3out of 4 | 604 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Secondary School Trevu Road , TR14 7AD | - not rated | 231 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Camborne Science and Community College Cranberry Road , TR14 7PP | - not rated | 1,249 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Camborne Science and International Academy Cranberry Road , TR14 7PP | 3out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.