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Schools in Torpoint

A town in Cornwall

  • Town
  • 7 schools and nurseries
  • 1,140 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, more than across England. Results at 11 are below England, and results at 16 were below England in 2026. Missing school is a bigger problem than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Torpoint at a glance

Strong primary inspections, weaker results at 11

How Torpoint's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries72 primary · 1 secondary · 4 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 95%
  • Met the standard at 1157%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths30%Attainment 8 39.4, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary20%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school22%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Torpoint

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Torpoint primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Torpoint

2 mainstream schools in Torpoint, best first

Carbeile Junior School

Torpoint, PL11 2NH · State · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results below the England average.

Met the standard at 1157%

England 62%

Days missed
5.1%
Pupils
268
Pupils per teacher
17.9
View school Carbeile Junior School

Top Secondary Schools in Torpoint

1 mainstream schools in Torpoint, best first

Torpoint Community College

Torpoint, PL11 2NH · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

107 first choices, 111 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1639.4

England 46.2

Days missed
10.8%
Pupils
668
Pupils per teacher
14.3
View school Torpoint Community College

Nurseries in Torpoint

4 in Torpoint, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in Torpoint

1 in Torpoint, by the school's Eduscope score

Torpoint Community College

Torpoint, PL11 2NH · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

107 first choices, 111 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1639.4

England 46.2

Days missed
10.8%
Pupils
668
Pupils per teacher
14.3
View school Torpoint Community College
The map

Every school in Torpoint, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Torpoint Nursery and Infant School, Good or betterCarbeile Junior School, Expected standard or betterTorpoint Community College, GoodTorpoint Bandhut Pre-School, GoodLittle Quay Nursery and Learning HubJack & Jill's Childcare Trevorder, GoodCornish Pixies Nursery
  • Good3
  • Not graded yet4
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

Postcodes

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Torpoint vs England

How good are Torpoint's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Torpoint

TorpointEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade.

    100%

    England 95%

    Above England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    57%

    England 62%

    Below England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    30%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    22%

    England 18%

    Worse than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    20%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 1 school that has one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good1
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Torpoint in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
57% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap20%35%50%2018201920222023202420252026
30% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%20%40%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
22% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Torpoint has 7 schools and nurseries.

There are 14% fewer pupils than in 2018.

20% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Torpoint's state schools each January.

Down 14% since 2018.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Torpoint20%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Torpoint

How many schools are in Torpoint?

Torpoint has 7 schools, including 2 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 4 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Torpoint?

The highest-ranked schools in Torpoint on Eduscope are Carbeile Junior School, Torpoint Community College. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Torpoint are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Torpoint hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Torpoint perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Torpoint, 57% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Torpoint?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Torpoint is 15.6:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Torpoint schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Torpoint is 21.6%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Torpoint?

There are 1,140 pupils enrolled across schools in Torpoint, with 472 in primary and 668 in secondary. 22.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Torpoint?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 7 schools in Torpoint by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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