Helston Community College
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 0-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Church Hill Helston Cornwall TR13 8NR |
| Phone | 01326572685 |
| Reference Number | 143981 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1345 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.96%
Girls: 50.04% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | 122 | 143 | 265 |
| 8 | 123 | 102 | 225 |
| 9 | 114 | 107 | 221 |
| 10 | 104 | 120 | 224 |
| 11 | 110 | 113 | 223 |
| 12 | 63 | 38 | 101 |
| 13 | 36 | 50 | 86 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.9% |
| White, Other | 2.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-01-16 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-09 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2021-10-12 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-06-06 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Helston Community College | ||
| 2013-11-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-05-15 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2010-11-03 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-11-10 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-01-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-03-04 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2013-11-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-05-15 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2010-11-03 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-11-10 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-01-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-03-04 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 39.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
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.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.48 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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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.
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| Name | Distance |
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Parc Eglos School
Church Hill, Parc Eglos, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8UP |
0.19 miles |
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Penberthy Road, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8AR |
0.55 miles |
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Nansloe Academy
Bulwark Road, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8JF |
0.84 miles |
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Trannack Primary School
Trannack, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 0DQ |
1.37 miles |
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Boskenwyn Community Primary School
Boskenwyn, Near Gweek, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 0NG |
1.55 miles |
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Sithney Community Primary School
Crowntown, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 0AE |
1.97 miles |
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Wendron Church of England Primary School
[Postcode TR13 0PX], Helston, Cornwall, TR13 0PX |
1.99 miles |
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Porthleven School
Torleven Road, Porthleven, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 9BX |
2.04 miles |
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Breage CofE Primary School
Trewithick Road, Breage, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 9PZ |
2.69 miles |
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Garras Community Primary School
St Keverne Road, Mawgan, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 6AY |
3.53 miles |
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Godolphin Primary School
Godolphin Cross, Breage, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 9RB |
3.86 miles |
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Constantine Primary School
Trebarvah Road, Constantine, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 5AG |
4.28 miles |
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Halwin School
Porkellis, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 0EG |
4.45 miles |
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Germoe Community Primary School
Germoe Lane, Germoe, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 9QY |
4.73 miles |
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Crowan Primary School
Moorfield, Praze-An-Beeble, Camborne, TR14 0LG |
4.81 miles |
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