Helston Community College

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityCornwall
AddressChurch Hill, TR13 8NR
URN143981

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
Start DateOfsted 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

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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 Applications287
As first preference206
As second preference62
As third preference19
Total Offers Made211
first preference offers206
second preference offers2
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.03%
Total Applications288
As first preference249
As second preference30
As third preference9
Total Offers Made246
first preference offers241
second preference offers5
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications258
As first preference218
As second preference29
As third preference11
Total Offers Made226
first preference offers218
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications288
As first preference220
As second preference44
As third preference24
Total Offers Made223
first preference offers220
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications279
As first preference229
As second preference41
As third preference9
Total Offers Made233
first preference offers229
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications283
As first preference218
As second preference45
As third preference20
Total Offers Made236
first preference offers218
second preference offers12
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications272
As first preference210
As second preference48
As third preference14
Total Offers Made210
first preference offers209
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications237
As first preference207
As second preference24
As third preference6
Total Offers Made238
first preference offers207
second preference offers7
third preference offers1

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree37%
agree44%
disagree12%
strongly disagree7%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree31%
agree50%
disagree13%
strongly disagree4%
don't know1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree13%
agree52%
disagree25%
strongly disagree4%
don't know6%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree5%
agree10%
disagree10%
strongly disagree9%
don't know2%
not applicable63%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree15%
agree42%
disagree28%
strongly disagree8%
don't know7%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree29%
agree25%
disagree17%
strongly disagree6%
don't know2%
not applicable20%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes22%
no78%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree33%
agree30%
disagree23%
strongly disagree13%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree28%
agree49%
disagree11%
strongly disagree5%
don't know7%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree31%
agree45%
disagree17%
strongly disagree2%
don't know5%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree31%
agree50%
disagree16%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree35%
agree58%
disagree4%
strongly disagree1%
don't know2%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree46%
agree46%
disagree2%
strongly disagree3%
don't know3%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree26%
agree43%
disagree13%
strongly disagree5%
don't know12%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes78%
no22%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin93.9%
any other white background ethnic origin2.1%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin93.5%
any other white background ethnic origin2.6%
white and asian ethnic origin0.6%

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