Probus Primary School, Truro
Probus Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Truro, part of Aspire Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 7th-highest of the 24 schools in Truro with published results, and 4,096th of 14,452 across England. It was 85% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Cornwall (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Probus Primary School in detail
Probus Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Probus Nursery, an integral part of the Probus Primary School community, serves the village of Probus and its surrounding communities including Tresillian, St Michael Penkivel, Helland, Trelowthas, Lamorran and the Tregothan estate."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, athletics, cross-country, dance, STEM, gardening, art and sewing.
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at Probus Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in Cornwall and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 83% in reading and 73% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Probus Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 30 families put Probus Primary School as their first choice and 43 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Probus Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Probus Primary School are Grampound Road Village CofE School (1.8 miles, Good, 59% reading, 59% maths); Ladock C of E School (1.9 miles, Good, 77% reading, 92% maths); Grampound-With-Creed CofE Primary School (2.2 miles, 86% reading, 57% maths); and Tregony Community Primary School (2.5 miles, Good, 87% reading, 91% maths).
Probus Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Grampound Road Village CofE SchoolLadock C of E SchoolGrampound-With-Creed CofE Primary SchoolTregony Community Primary School
The trust
Probus Primary School is one of 38 schools run by Aspire Academy Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
113 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Probus Primary School (as of September 2025): 70% would recommend the school, 79% say their child is happy there and 26% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (79%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (26%).
Who goes there
13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Probus Primary School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Square (e-bound), 190 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 6 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cornwall (14).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Probus Primary School issued 8 suspensions, 3.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from May 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Some aspects are not as strong as at the last graded inspection.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Probus Primary School excels at teaching pupils to read fluently and confidently, with staff trained to spot and help any child who falls behind. Pupils are happy, behave well, and enjoy a rich personal development programme including clubs, trips, and opportunities to develop leadership skills. The school has high expectations in English and mathematics, which is reflected in strong published outcomes.
Key Strengths
- Strong teaching of reading with effective staff training and quick identification of pupils who need extra help
- Good pupil behaviour and positive relationships, with effective handling of bullying
- Strong personal development offer including diverse curriculum, pupil-led clubs, and residential trips
- Effective early identification of children with SEND in the early years
- Clear teaching of new concepts in mathematics with practical activities
Areas for Improvement
- Tasks in wider curriculum subjects are not high quality enough and do not match curriculum intentions, leading to shallow learning
- Assessment in wider subjects is not rigorous - teachers do not use it to identify gaps or adapt future learning
- Oversight of SEND support is weak and does not check if adjustments are working effectively
- Communication with parents and staff about concerns and how issues are resolved needs improvement
- Some staff and parents feel their concerns are not addressed properly
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Pupil-led clubs, residential trips
Probus Primary School is a primary school in Cornwall where pupils enjoy learning and behave well. However, evidence suggests the school's work may not be as strong as at the previous inspection, particularly in subjects beyond English and mathematics.
At a Glance
13.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
113 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 86% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 73% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 77% to 81% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.5
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
23.7
KS2
6
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Term dates
Probus Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Cornwall's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Probus Primary School is in Cornwall; for families living there:
- Cornwall's school travel policy: Home to School Travel Assistance Policy 2026/27
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Cornwall is 3 (the median across 299 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
85%
Available places
179 pupils
210 places
31 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Truro
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Truro
Across Cornwall council
Places available
6,475
Applications
4,732
Got 1st preference
95.9%
Got preferred school
99.6%
All primary applications across Cornwall council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
25
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
15.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
216
Total Pupils
112
Boys
104
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
27.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,749
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,299
Per pupil
£1078k
Total funding
£36k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.3%
Overall absence
9.5%
Persistent absence
158
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Probus Primary School
What are SATs results like at Probus Primary School?
Of the pupils at Probus Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 86% reached the expected standard in reading and 81% did so in maths.
What is Probus Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Probus Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Probus Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Probus Primary School is oversubscribed, Cornwall allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Probus Primary School?
Probus Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 85% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Probus Primary School?
Classes at Probus Primary School average 26.5 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Probus Primary School?
Probus Primary School has around 216 pupils on roll. 13% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Probus Primary School?
5.3% of sessions were missed at Probus Primary School in 2024/25. 9.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Probus Primary School?
Apply through Cornwall's coordinated admissions process, naming Probus Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Probus Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Cornwall is 3 (the median across 299 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Probus Primary School?
Probus Primary School is at Ladock Road, Probus, Truro, Cornwall, TR2 4LE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)