Helston Community College
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Cornwall |
| Address | Church Hill, TR13 8NR |
| School Website | www.helston.cornwall.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1326572685 |
| URN | 143981 |
School Census
| Total | 1293 |
| Girls/Boys | 646/647 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.0%/50.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 0.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 207 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 16.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 09/11/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 09/11/2022 | Good |
| 19/11/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 09/11/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 19/11/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 25.60% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 45.30% |
| Entering EBacc | 13.90% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.25 |
| Progress 8 | -0.48 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 58% |
| Entering EBacc | 15% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.66 |
| Progress 8 | -0.27 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 61% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.72 |
| Progress 8 | -0.47 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 287 |
| As first preference | 206 |
| As second preference | 62 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 211 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 206 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 288 |
| As first preference | 249 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 246 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 241 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 258 |
| As first preference | 218 |
| As second preference | 29 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 226 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 218 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 288 |
| As first preference | 220 |
| As second preference | 44 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 223 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 220 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 279 |
| As first preference | 229 |
| As second preference | 41 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 233 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 229 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 283 |
| As first preference | 218 |
| As second preference | 45 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 236 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 218 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 272 |
| As first preference | 210 |
| As second preference | 48 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 210 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 209 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 237 |
| As first preference | 207 |
| As second preference | 24 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 238 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 207 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 63% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 7% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 20% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 22% |
| no | 78% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 12% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 78% |
| no | 22% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Parc Eglos School
(0.16 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Church Hill, , TR13 8UP
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
(0.51 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Penberthy Road, , TR13 8AR