Open Other Primary Mixed

Altarnun Primary School

Five Lanes, Launceston, PL15 7RZ
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Altarnun Primary School
Launceston, PL15 7RZ
51 Pupils
84 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
21.60% FSM %
28 Boys
23 Girls
About Altarnun Primary School

Altarnun Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 4–11 based in Cornwall, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 51 pupils on roll. School capacity: 84. Current headteacher: Lynsey Slater.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Cornwall or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Cornwall
Region South West
Administrative District Cornwall
Parliamentary Constituency North Cornwall
Ward Altarnun & Stoke Climsland
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ATHENA LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-06-2014
UKPRN 10045888
URN 140839
Data Last Updated 27-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Joanna Luxford Chair of Local Governing Body 14/08/2024 14/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Jenna Branch Local Governor 27/06/2022 27/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Peter Dart Local Governor 02/05/2024 02/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kate Eyre Local Governor 01/01/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Emily Hayden Local Governor 23/04/2023 23/04/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rosalind John Local Governor 29/01/2025 29/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Joanna Luxford Local Governor 14/08/2024 14/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Katharine Mansfield Local Governor 13/10/2020 03/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Christina Medland Local Governor 04/09/2019 03/07/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Christina Medland Local Governor 03/07/2025 03/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lynsey Slater Local Governor 01/01/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Christine Wakely Local Governor 27/06/2022 27/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Lewannick Community Primary School
4.89 km • Launceston
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Frequently Asked Questions
Altarnun Primary School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Launceston, Cornwall.
Altarnun Primary School has 51 pupils, with a capacity of 84.
Altarnun Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Altarnun Primary School is Mrs Lynsey Slater.
Altarnun Primary School is at Five Lanes, Altarnun, Launceston, PL15 7RZ, in the Cornwall local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Altarnun Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Altarnun Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Lynsey Slater
Five Lanes, Altarnun, Launceston, PL15 7RZ
01566700700
www.altarnunprimary.org.uk/
Location
PL15 7RZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 140839
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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