Tintagel Primary School, Tintagel

In its own words: "We strongly believe that whilst in our care, every child deserves the very best chance of becoming a positive force for learning in the widest sense. We promote an environment which seeks to remove barriers to learning and nurture pupils towards their best potential. Each child brings with them a unique and complex web of skills and needs."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Tintagel Nursery (Sapling Class) serves the village of Tintagel and its surrounding communities of Bossiney, Halgabron, Penpethy, Trebarwith, Tregatta, Trethevey, Treknow, Treven, Trevillett, and Trewarmett. We are delighted to welcome you to our nursery, part of the vibrant and nurturing tribe at Tintagel Primary School."

In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at Tintagel Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 71% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in Cornwall and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (71% in reading, 81% in maths).

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

For September 2026 entry, 8 families put Tintagel Primary School as their first choice and 15 named it as one of their preferences, for 8 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 Tintagel Primary School are Delabole Primary School (2.5 miles, Good, 50% reading, 63% maths); Boscastle Community Primary School (3.1 miles, Good, 75% reading, 50% maths); Camelford Community Primary School (3.7 miles, Good, 79% reading, 83% maths); and St Teath Community Primary School (4.4 miles, Good, 83% reading, 83% maths).

Tintagel Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

Tintagel Primary School is one of 38 schools run by Aspire Academy Trust, an academy trust.

1.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 27 pupils (30.3%) received SEN support and 2 (2.2%) 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.

Tintagel Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 10 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 Tintagel Primary School.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Tintagel School (sw-bound), 40 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cornwall (14).

In 2024/25, Tintagel Primary School issued 7 suspensions, 8.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.