Porthleven School
URN: 111985 • Helston TR13 9BX
Overview
- Name
- Porthleven School
- URN
- 111985
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 66.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Duncan Ratcliffe (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Torleven Road, Helston TR13 9BX
Summary
Porthleven School is a mixed foundation primary school located in Helston, Cornwall, with a current enrollment of 279 pupils and a capacity of 300. The school is committed to creating a nurturing environment where children feel safe, happy, and engaged in their learning. The ethos centres around fostering lifelong learning through a rich and varied curriculum that emphasizes first-hand experiences and high expectations for all students.
The dedicated staff at Porthleven School focus on each child's individual needs, aiming to build confidence and resilience. They strive to provide a child-centred approach to education, ensuring that every pupil is supported in achieving their best. The school also offers a variety of extra-curricular activities that complement the curriculum and enrich the overall educational experience.
Porthleven School values community involvement and encourages parents to visit and engage with the school. Appointments for school tours can be made through the office, allowing families to experience firsthand the supportive and vibrant atmosphere that the school promotes.
The dedicated staff at Porthleven School focus on each child's individual needs, aiming to build confidence and resilience. They strive to provide a child-centred approach to education, ensuring that every pupil is supported in achieving their best. The school also offers a variety of extra-curricular activities that complement the curriculum and enrich the overall educational experience.
Porthleven School values community involvement and encourages parents to visit and engage with the school. Appointments for school tours can be made through the office, allowing families to experience firsthand the supportive and vibrant atmosphere that the school promotes.
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Nearby alternatives
- Parc Eglos School (78.7)
- Sithney Community Primary School (73.8)
- Wendron CofE Primary School (65.0)
- Mullion Community Primary School (64.1)
- Landewednack Community Primary School (64.0)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 279 | 150 | 130 | 300 | 7.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 279 | 150 | 130 | 300 | 7.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 279 | 150 | 130 | 300 | 7.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 279 | 150 | 130 | 300 | 7.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 279 | 150 | 130 | 300 | 7.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 279 | 150 | 130 | 300 | 7.00 |
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