St Erme with Trispen Community Primary School, Truro

From the headteacher's welcome: "We believe that every child matters. Our learning is fun, purposeful and challenging. Through our creative curriculum we develop in each child the skills and knowledge they need for lifelong learning. At our school children become confident learners, who take ownership of their learning and are proud of their achievements."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

In 2025, 60% of Year 6 pupils at St Erme with Trispen Community Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in Cornwall and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 82% in reading and 71% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 10 families put St Erme with Trispen Community Primary School as their first choice and 15 named it as one of their preferences, for 10 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Erme with Trispen Community Primary School are Shortlanesend School (2.9 miles, Good, 78% reading, 70% maths); Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School (3 miles, Good, 76% reading, 69% maths); Ladock C of E School (3 miles, Good, 77% reading, 92% maths); and Tregolls Academy (3.1 miles, Inadequate, 56% reading, 50% maths).

St Erme with Trispen Community Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

1.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 30 pupils (19.6%) received SEN support and 4 (2.6%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

St Erme with Trispen Community Primary School had 9 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 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 St Erme with Trispen Community Primary School.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Killigrew Gardens (s-bound), 370 metres away.

In 2024/25, St Erme with Trispen Community Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.