Porthleven School
URN: 143996 • Helston TR13 9BX
Overview
- Name
- Porthleven School
- URN
- 143996
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- CROFTY EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 44.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Daniel Clayden (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01326562249
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Torleven Road, Helston TR13 9BX
Summary
Porthleven School is a mixed primary academy located in Helston, Cornwall, with a current enrolment of 192 pupils and a capacity of 300. The school prides itself on creating a nurturing environment where children feel safe, happy, and engaged in their learning. The dedicated staff focus on fostering a child-centred approach, ensuring that each pupil is recognised as a unique individual deserving of a high-quality education.
The curriculum at Porthleven School is designed to promote life-long learning through a rich and varied programme of first-hand experiences. The school places a strong emphasis on high expectations and achievement, aiming to build confidence and resilience in all students. In addition to the core curriculum, Porthleven offers a range of extra-curricular activities that enhance the educational experience and support the overall development of the children.
Porthleven School encourages community involvement and warmly welcomes visitors to explore the school. Parents and guardians are invited to arrange tours to gain insight into the school's ethos and the opportunities available for their children. For more information, visit the school's website or contact the office directly.
The curriculum at Porthleven School is designed to promote life-long learning through a rich and varied programme of first-hand experiences. The school places a strong emphasis on high expectations and achievement, aiming to build confidence and resilience in all students. In addition to the core curriculum, Porthleven offers a range of extra-curricular activities that enhance the educational experience and support the overall development of the children.
Porthleven School encourages community involvement and warmly welcomes visitors to explore the school. Parents and guardians are invited to arrange tours to gain insight into the school's ethos and the opportunities available for their children. For more information, visit the school's website or contact the office directly.
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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
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- CROFTY EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 300
- Pupils
- 192
- Boys
- 81
- Girls
- 111
- FSM %
- 21.00
- Open date
- 2017-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-07-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cornwall
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 192 | 81 | 111 | 300 | 21.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 198 | 86 | 112 | 300 | 22.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 208 | 100 | 108 | 300 | 9.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 208 | 100 | 108 | 300 | 9.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 222 | 104 | 118 | 300 | 8.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 248 | 120 | 128 | 300 | 7.60 |
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