Halwin School

Type Primary / Academy converter
Age Range 3-11
Religion Does not apply
Address Porkellis
Helston
Cornwall
TR13 0EG
Phone 01209860329
Reference Number 143980

Halwin School is currently graded as 'Requires Improvement' following its inspection in September 2023. The school has made some progress in developing its curriculum with support from the Crofty Multi Academy Trust, which is beginning to enhance the quality of education provided to pupils. However, the curriculum is still in its early stages and does not fully equip students to build their knowledge effectively across different subjects. A notable strength of the school is its vibrant community environment where pupils are engaged, proud, and support one another. Additionally, the personal development of pupils is a highlight, with strong emphasis placed on character development and leadership opportunities.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 52
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 59.62%
Girls: 40.38%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 22.9%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 1.9%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 13
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 18

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 5 3 8
2 4 Unknown 4
3 6 3 9
4 2 2 4
5 7 4 11
6 4 3 7

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 92.3%
Unclassified 3.8%
White, Other 1.9%
White & Asian 1.9%

Overall Ofsted Rating Requires Improvement
 >  Quality of education Requires Improvement
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Good
  >  Leadership & Management Requires Improvement
  >  Early Years Provision Requires Improvement
Last Report Date 13 Sep 2023
Date Report
13 Sep 2023 School inspection:
16 Nov 2021 School inspection
06 Jun 2017 Academy conversion letter
19 Jan 2016 Full inspection:
Previously as Halwin School
19 Jan 2016 Full inspection:
06 Nov 2013 Full inspection:
06 Nov 2013 Full inspection:
28 Feb 2012 Full inspection:
28 Feb 2012 Full inspection:
05 Nov 2008 Full inspection:
05 Nov 2008 Full inspection:
20 Sep 2004 Full inspection
20 Sep 2004 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils enjoy school and demonstrate positive attitudes to learning.
  • The school fosters a strong sense of community among pupils.
  • Personal development and character education are well-implemented.
  • Pupils have opportunities to engage in leadership roles.
  • Effective reading initiatives are in place from early years.

Areas for Improvement

  • Curriculum implementation is inconsistent and not yet fully effective.
  • Some staff lack the necessary subject knowledge to enhance pupil learning.
  • Identification of pupils with SEND is not swift enough, risking their access to timely support.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 86%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 14%

Average Scaled Score

Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.

Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 111
Maths 108

Progress Scores

A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 4.9
Writing -1.8
Maths 7

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Average Scaled Score

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 3 0
Third Preference 2 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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