Helston Community College

Academy converter · Secondary school · Helston, Cornwall
TR13 8NR
Composite score
54.5

About Helston Community College

Helston Community College is a secondary school in Helston, Cornwall, classified by the DfE as an academy converter. Around 1,326 pupils attend the school. The school holds a 'Good' judgement from Ofsted. The school's average Attainment 8 score in the latest GCSE results was 43.6 — broadly in line with the national average (national average: 46). Its Attainment 8 score has risen by 4.4 points year on year.

47% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, in line with the national average of about 45%. 63% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.

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National rank
In South West
In Cornwall
Nationally

Performance (KS4 GCSE)

Attainment 8 score
43.6
National avg ≈ 46
Progress 8 score
% achieving 9–5 in English & Maths
47%
% achieving 9–4 in English & Maths
63%
% EBacc grade 5+
10%
EBacc average points score
3.68

Ofsted judgements

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Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective?
Yes
Sixth form provision
Good

School profile

Pupils on roll 1,326 % FSM ever-6 20.9% % EAL 1.4% Age range 0–18 Gender Mixed

Location

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