Best primary schools in Launceston (2026)
Launceston has 3 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is St Catherine's CofE Primary School, in the top 48% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 56%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 48% in England |
St Catherine's CofE Primary School Launceston · Church of England |
63% | 63% | 20% | No rating | |
2 Bottom 27% in England |
St Stephens Community Academy Launceston |
54% | 52% | 0% | Good | |
3 Bottom 13% in England |
Windmill Hill Academy Launceston |
48% | 52% | 0% | No rating |
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What is the best primary school in Launceston?
On exam results over the last three years, St Catherine's CofE Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Launceston, in the top 48% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.