Shortlanesend School
Academy converterPrimaryAges 2–11Mixed
Northey Close, Shortlanesend, Truro, TR4 9DA
Headteacher · Mr Matthew Richards
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Key facts
Pupils140Capacity 210
OfstedGraded inspectionInspected 17 June 2025
TrustAspire Academy Trust
Free school meals20.1%
Ofsted
Inspection on 17 June 2025. Ofsted no longer gives an overall grade.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsRequires improvement
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Cornwall council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in CornwallNearby schools for the same ages
- St Mary's CofE School, Truro1.6 mi
- Truro Nursery School1.6 mi
- Truro Learning Academy1.7 mi
- Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School1.9 mi
- Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy1.9 mi