Fourlanesend Community Primary School, Torpoint
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Fourlanesend creates a warm, respectful environment where children are excited about learning and want to do their best. The school has significantly strengthened its teaching of reading, with children becoming confident and enthusiastic readers. Parents report very positive developments this year, and the school offers a much broader range of exciting activities including sports, events and community involvement.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with a new phonics programme helping pupils become confident and enthusiastic readers
- Ambitious, well-designed curriculum with improved academic offer across subjects like geography, climate studies and religious education
- Positive behaviour and attitudes supported by well-understood school values and high staff expectations
- Improved identification and support for pupils with special educational needs
- Increased range of enrichment opportunities including sporting events and community activities
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects in the curriculum are not as securely embedded as others, meaning learning is inconsistent across different areas
- Teaching of writing is not yet effective enough - pupils lack clear expectations and sufficient opportunities to practise writing skills
- Support for pupils with special educational needs can be too generic rather than tailored to individual needs
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Sporting events, school disco, community events, breakfast club, after-school club
Fourlanesend Community Primary School has made significant improvements since joining the Rame Federation, with strong relationships and shared values at its heart. The school is rated Good across all key areas, up from its previous Requires Improvement grade.
At a Glance
25.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
19 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 64% to 82%. Maths has improved from 50% to 82%. Writing has improved from 50% to 55%.
Class Sizes
15.3
Avg class size
11.5
Infant (KS1)
19.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
40%
Available places
58 pupils
144 capacity
86 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Torpoint
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Torpoint
Admissions Demand - Cornwall
Places available
6,695
Applications
4,808
Got 1st preference
95.7%
Got preferred school
99.3%
Primary admissions across Cornwall (2025/26)
Inspection History(8)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.08002%
Overall absence
10.71429%
Persistent absence
56
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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