Schools in Launceston, South West (2025)
17 schools · 2,841 students · 13 academy, 4 local authority · median Pupils on roll 85.
Launceston, in South West, has 17 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 2,841 students. By level there are 16 primary, 1 secondary; by sector 13 academy, 4 local authority.
The median Pupils on roll across Launceston's schools is 85, below the South West median of 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
14 of the 17 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Lewannick Community Primary School (76.8, top 25% of primary schools nationally), followed by Launceston College (68.6, top 50% of secondary schools nationally), and Trekenner Community Primary School (67.0, top 50% of primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Launceston College (1,205 students), St Catherine's CofE Primary School (222 students), Tregadillett Primary School (206 students).
Ranked schools in Launceston
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- 177Lewannick Community Primary SchoolLaunceston · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 85 students
- 269Launceston CollegeLaunceston · Academy Secondary48.0 Attainment 8 · 1,205 students
- 367Trekenner Community Primary SchoolLaunceston · Local authority Primary– · 69 students
- 465Egloskerry Primary SchoolLaunceston · Academy Primary91% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 79 students
- 561South Petherwin Community Primary SchoolLaunceston · Local authority Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 114 students
- 661St Catherine's CofE Primary SchoolLaunceston · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 222 students
- 749Tregadillett Primary SchoolLaunceston · Local authority Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 206 students
- 842Warbstow Primary AcademyLaunceston · Academy Primary– · 64 students
- 940Launceston Primary SchoolLaunceston · Academy Primary– · 101 students
- 1029St Giles-on-the-Heath Community SchoolLaunceston · Local authority Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 100 students
- 1124North Petherwin SchoolLaunceston · Academy Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 69 students
- 1223Windmill Hill AcademyLaunceston · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 162 students
- 1318St Stephens Community AcademyLaunceston · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 199 students
- 147Werrington Community Primary SchoolLaunceston · Academy Primary18% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 62 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewannick Community Primary School Launceston · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 76.8 Top 25% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85 |
| 2 | Launceston College Launceston · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 68.6 Top 50% | 48.0 Attainment 8 | 1,205 |
| 3 | Trekenner Community Primary School Launceston · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 67.0 Top 50% | – | 69 |
| 4 | Egloskerry Primary School Launceston · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 65.1 Top 50% | 91% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79 |
| 5 | South Petherwin Community Primary School Launceston · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 61.4 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 114 |
| 6 | St Catherine's CofE Primary School Launceston · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 60.5 Top 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 222 |
| 7 | Tregadillett Primary School Launceston · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 48.9 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 206 |
| 8 | Warbstow Primary Academy Launceston · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 42.4 Lower 50% | – | 64 |
| 9 | Launceston Primary School Launceston · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 39.5 Lower 50% | – | 101 |
| 10 | St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School Launceston · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 29.1 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 100 |
| 11 | North Petherwin School Launceston · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 23.5 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69 |
| 12 | Windmill Hill Academy Launceston · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 22.5 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 162 |
| 13 | St Stephens Community Academy Launceston · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 17.9 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 199 |
| 14 | Werrington Community Primary School Launceston · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 6.9 Lower 50% | 18% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62 |
Other schools in Launceston
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Launceston side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Launceston?
Lewannick Community Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Launceston with a Success Index (England) of 76.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Launceston?
Launceston has 17 schools (16 primary, 1 secondary) educating 2,841 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Launceston?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Launceston is 85. Number of pupils in the latest school census.