Garras Community Primary School
URN: 143975 • Helston TR12 6AY
Overview
- Name
- Garras Community Primary School
- URN
- 143975
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- CROFTY EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Linda May (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01326221653
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- St Keverne Road, Helston TR12 6AY
Summary
Garras Community Primary School, located in Helston on the Lizard Peninsula, is a small, mixed academy with a current enrolment of 66 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 63. The school is part of the Crofty Education Trust and is known for its caring and supportive environment, where each child is valued as an individual. Headteacher Mr. James Sturges emphasizes the importance of creating a safe and inspiring atmosphere for learning, focusing on the academic, social, and emotional development of every child.
The school promotes a strong partnership between home and school, encouraging parental involvement in various aspects of school life. Garras Community Primary School aims to instil core values such as respect, confidence, kindness, perseverance, and curiosity, fostering a holistic approach to education.
With a commitment to nurturing each child's unique talents, Garras School strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience, supported by strong links to the local community. Parents are invited to visit the school to learn more about its ethos and curriculum.
The school promotes a strong partnership between home and school, encouraging parental involvement in various aspects of school life. Garras Community Primary School aims to instil core values such as respect, confidence, kindness, perseverance, and curiosity, fostering a holistic approach to education.
With a commitment to nurturing each child's unique talents, Garras School strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience, supported by strong links to the local community. Parents are invited to visit the school to learn more about its ethos and curriculum.
Useful links
- Crofty Governance (governance)
- School Governors (governance)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- Academy Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Cookies Policy (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- School Policies (other)
- Terms & Conditions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Parc Eglos School (78.7)
- Sithney Community Primary School (73.8)
- Porthleven School (66.2)
- Wendron CofE Primary School (65.0)
- Mullion Community Primary School (64.1)
Key details
- LA
- Cornwall
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- CROFTY EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 63
- Pupils
- 66
- Boys
- 36
- Girls
- 30
- FSM %
- 7.60
- Open date
- 2017-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-09-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cornwall
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 66 | 36 | 30 | 63 | 7.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 63 | 36 | 27 | 63 | 7.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 64 | 37 | 27 | 63 | 9.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 64 | 37 | 27 | 63 | 9.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 62 | 35 | 27 | 63 | 9.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 59 | 32 | 27 | 49 | 10.20 |
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