Porthleven School
Porthleven School is a primary located in Cornwall, TR13 9BX. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Requires Improvement. The school admits pupils aged 3 to 11. It currently has approximately 198 pupils on roll.
Porthleven School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy converter. It provides nursery classes for early years children.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Primary
School Type: Academy converter
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 3 to 11
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Cornwall
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 300
Number of Pupils: 198
Number of Boys: 86
Number of Girls: 112
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 22.8
Last Changed Date: 2025-06-01
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Requires Improvement
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes: Good
Personal Development: Good
Leadership & Management: Requires Improvement
Early Years Provision: Requires Improvement
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2023-09-19
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Clayden
Phone: 01326562249
Website: http://www.porthleven.cornwall.sch.uk/website
Location: Torleven Road, Porthleven
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
Local area information
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Frequently Asked Questions about Porthleven School
What is the Ofsted rating of Porthleven School?
Porthleven School has been rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Porthleven School admit?
Porthleven School admits pupils from age 3 to 11.
Is Porthleven School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Porthleven School is a mixed school.
What type of school is Porthleven School?
Porthleven School is a academy converter offering primary education.
What is the crime rate near Porthleven School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Porthleven School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Porthleven School?
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