Helston Community College
Helston Community College is a secondary located in Cornwall, TR13 8NR. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 0 to 18. It currently has approximately 1,345 pupils on roll.
Helston Community College is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy converter. The school has a sixth form for post-16 study. It provides nursery classes for early years children.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Academy converter
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 0 to 18
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Cornwall
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1712
Number of Pupils: 1345
Number of Boys: 672
Number of Girls: 673
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 19.2
Last Changed Date: 2025-06-10
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: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Good
Behaviour & Attitudes: Good
Personal Development: Good
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Good
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2023-01-15
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Lingard
Phone: 01326572685
Website: http://www.helston.cornwall.sch.uk
Location: Church Hill
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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 Helston Community College
What is the Ofsted rating of Helston Community College?
Helston Community College has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Helston Community College admit?
Helston Community College admits pupils from age 0 to 18.
Is Helston Community College a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Helston Community College is a mixed school.
What type of school is Helston Community College?
Helston Community College is a academy converter offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near Helston Community College?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Helston Community College on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Helston Community College?
Yes — MyLittleEyes lists homes to rent and buy near Helston Community College in Cornwall. Scroll down to see available properties within 1 mile of the school.
