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Goonhavern Primary School

Academy converter · Truro · TR4 9QD

Ages 3–11 · 219 pupils · Cornwall

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Ofsted

Good

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2022-10-11

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill104%

219 pupils · 210 places

Pupils on roll
219
Boys / girls
116 / 103
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
219 / 210 (104%)
Free school meals
14.6%
FSM pupils
30
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Truro and Penwith College
Headteacher
Mr David Jones

Location

Address
Newquay Road, Goonhavern
Postcode
TR4 9QD
Town
Truro
County
Cornwall
Local authority
Cornwall
District
Cornwall
Constituency
Truro and Falmouth
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in Truro, Cornwall, 219 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 14.6%.

Open schools in Truro
38
Primary schools in Truro
26
Academies among open schools in Truro
61% (23)
Open schools in TR4
10
Primary in TR4
7
Open schools in Cornwall LA
299
Primary in Cornwall LA
237

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    Academy converter · Primary

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    Ages 4–11

    • KS277%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM16.4%

    1.8 miles away

  • Cubert Primary School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy converter · Primary

    Newquay · TR8 5HE · Cornwall

    Ages 4–11

    • FSM12.7%

    2.6 miles away

  • St Newlyn East Learning Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Newquay · TR8 5ND · Cornwall

    Ages 4–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM15.6%

    2.8 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr David Jones
Telephone
01872573311
Website
http://www.goonhavern.cornwall.sch.uk/

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