Shortlanesend School, Truro
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
Shortlanesend School has made impressive improvements in teaching, particularly in reading and mathematics where pupils are achieving well. The school creates a warm, supportive environment where children behave respectfully and have genuine leadership opportunities through pupil councils. Staff provide strong support for children's wellbeing and mental health, helping every child feel valued and included.
Key Strengths
- Strong teaching of reading with effective phonics support helping all pupils become fluent readers
- Well-designed curriculum focusing on key knowledge and skills, with Cornwall at the heart
- High-quality staff training and subject knowledge leading to improved pupil achievement
- Effective support for pupils with SEND through adapted teaching and visual resources
- Strong personal development through pupil parliament, eco-council and leadership opportunities
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers sometimes don't use assessment information quickly enough to move learning on, slowing progress
- Early years curriculum not consistently implemented and expectations are lower than in other year groups
- Some children not prepared sufficiently well for transition to Key Stage 1
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with pupils feeling safe and confident to talk to trusted adults about concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Archery, chess, visits and residentials including week-long trip to Isles of Scilly, pupil parliament, eco-council, before- and after-school clubs
Shortlanesend School is a primary school where pupils enjoy attending and behave well. The school has made good improvements in teaching quality, though the early years provision needs further development.
At a Glance
20.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
47 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 59% to 78%. Maths has improved from 50% to 70%. Writing has improved from 55% to 74%.
Class Sizes
28.8
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
29.3
KS2
5
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
67%
Available places
140 pupils
210 capacity
70 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Truro
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Truro
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)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.98374%
Overall absence
10.85271%
Persistent absence
129
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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