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Torpoint Nursery and Infant School, Torpoint
Torpoint Nursery and Infant School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 7 in Torpoint. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2025 did not change this grade. It was 47% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2015)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- 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
Torpoint Nursery and Infant School in detail
Getting a place at Torpoint Nursery and Infant School
For September 2026 entry, 52 families put Torpoint Nursery and Infant School as their first choice and 60 named it as one of their preferences, for 52 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Torpoint Nursery and Infant School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Torpoint Nursery and Infant School are Carbeile Junior School (0.4 miles, Good, 70% reading, 69% maths); Marlborough Primary Academy (0.9 miles, Good, 80% reading, 76% maths); Morice Town Primary Academy (1 mile, Good, 60% reading, 73% maths); and Drake Primary Academy (1.2 miles, Good, 66% reading, 66% maths).
Carbeile Junior SchoolMarlborough Primary AcademyMorice Town Primary AcademyDrake Primary Academy
What parents say
51 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Torpoint Nursery and Infant School (as of September 2025): 98% would recommend the school, 96% say their child is happy there and 67% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (67%).
Who goes there
15.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 45 pupils (22.1%) received SEN support and 5 (2.5%) 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.
Staffing
Torpoint Nursery and Infant School had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Dockyard (Plymouth) Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Antony Road Sainsburys (e-bound), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 102 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Cornwall (14), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
Torpoint Nursery and Infant School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Torpoint Nursery and Infant School are Torpoint Community College (0.3 miles) and UTC Plymouth (1.1 miles).
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from April 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a wonderfully happy school where children thrive in a calm, respectful environment. The school excels at using local landmarks and community connections to make learning meaningful, while providing exceptional support for children with additional needs so they can access the same curriculum as their classmates. Children develop a genuine love of reading and strong independence, leaving well prepared for the next stage of their education.
Key Strengths
- Impeccable behaviour and calm, purposeful learning environment with excellent pastoral support
- Exceptionally strong early years provision where children flourish and become highly independent, focused learners
- Well-designed curriculum that uses local context and trips to help pupils deepen their knowledge
- Strong phonics teaching with staff who spot pupils falling behind and provide the right support
- Outstanding personal development programme with pupils contributing extensively to their community
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils who find writing difficult do not always receive the appropriate scaffolding and adaptations they need, causing them to struggle and not progress through the writing curriculum as securely as they could
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong safeguarding culture and open, positive approach that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Spanish club, taekwondo, cultural days, 'Worry monsters' support group, 'Forces Friends' for military families, school council roles, play leader roles, community singing events, friendly lunch club, breakfast club, after-school club
Torpoint Nursery and Infant School is an infectiously happy school where staff have warm relationships with pupils, creating a safe and secure environment where children learn the curriculum well and are well prepared for junior school.
At a Glance
15.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
51 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
25.3
Avg class size
8
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Torpoint Nursery and Infant School.
- The Cornerhouse Breakfast And Afterschool club150m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Torpoint Nursery and Infant School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Cornwall. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Thursday 3 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Friday 23 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Thursday 2 September to Wednesday 22 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Thursday 6 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Ferry Terminals
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Torpoint Nursery and Infant School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Torpoint Nursery and Infant 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)
- Collisions
- 23
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 10
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 23 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 13 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot.
10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
47%
Available places
170 pupils
360 places
190 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Torpoint
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Torpoint
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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
45
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
24.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
204
Total Pupils
115
Boys
89
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
17.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,738
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,599
Per pupil
£1118k
Total funding
£55k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.6%
Overall absence
13.4%
Persistent absence
127
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Torpoint Nursery and Infant School
Questions parents ask about Torpoint Nursery and Infant School
What is Torpoint Nursery and Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Torpoint Nursery and Infant School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in April 2015, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Torpoint Nursery and Infant School?
No fixed boundary. When Torpoint Nursery and Infant 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 Torpoint Nursery and Infant School?
Torpoint Nursery and Infant School was not full in 2025: it ran at 47% of its 360 places.
How big are the classes at Torpoint Nursery and Infant School?
Classes at Torpoint Nursery and Infant School average 25.3 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 Torpoint Nursery and Infant School?
Torpoint Nursery and Infant School has around 204 pupils on roll. 16% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Torpoint Nursery and Infant School?
4.6% of sessions were missed at Torpoint Nursery and Infant School in 2024/25. 13.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Torpoint Nursery and Infant School?
Apply through Cornwall's coordinated admissions process, naming Torpoint Nursery and Infant 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.
Does Torpoint Nursery and Infant School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Torpoint Nursery and Infant School: The Cornerhouse Breakfast And Afterschool club (150m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Torpoint Nursery and Infant School's term dates?
Torpoint Nursery and Infant School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Cornwall. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Thursday 3 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Friday 23 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Thursday 2 September to Wednesday 22 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Thursday 6 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Torpoint Nursery and Infant School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 23 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 13 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot. 10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Cornwall is 3 (the median across 299 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Torpoint Nursery and Infant School?
Torpoint Nursery and Infant School is at Albion Road, Torpoint, Cornwall, PL11 2LU.
Sources: Cornwall term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)