Altarnun Primary School, Launceston

In its own words: "A very warm welcome to Altarnun Primary School! Our small but mighty school has a dedicated and caring team who create an environment that is exciting and stimulating, where all children are encouraged to develop a love of learning and to achieve the highest standards in all that they do."

In 2025, 64% of Year 6 pupils at Altarnun Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in Cornwall and 77% and 75% across England.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 4 families put Altarnun Primary School as their first choice and 12 named it as one of their preferences, for 8 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Altarnun Primary School are Lewannick Community Primary School (3 miles, Requires improvement, 89% reading, 100% maths); Egloskerry Primary School (4.6 miles, Good, 91% reading, 91% maths); Tregadillett Primary School (4.7 miles, Good, 70% reading, 80% maths); and Coads Green Primary School (4.9 miles, Good, 75% reading, 50% maths).

Altarnun Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

Altarnun Primary School is one of 9 schools run by Athena Learning Trust, an academy trust.

11 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Altarnun Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that the school supports their child's wider development (82%).

2.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 5 pupils (10.6%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.

Altarnun Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 7 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Altarnun Primary School.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Kings Head Hotel (e-bound), 220 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cornwall (14).

In 2024/25, Altarnun Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 11.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.