What is Helston Community College's Ofsted rating?

Helston Community College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

What are Helston Community College's latest exam results?

Helston Community College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Helston Community College located?

Helston Community College is a secondary school in Helston, Cornwall (TR13 8NR).

How many pupils attend Helston Community College?

Helston Community College has around 1,326 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Helston Community College with other schools?

View Helston Community College's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Cornwall.

SecondaryData as of May 2026

Helston Community College

Church Hill, Helston, TR13 8NR

Academy converter

Pupils

1,326

Ages

0-18

FSM

20.5%

Attainment 8

43.6

Ofsted

Good

Nov 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

N/A

Writing

N/A

Maths

N/A

RWM Combined

N/A

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

What to look for in a primary schoolApplication timelines, KS2 SATs context, and what to ask on a school visit.

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

43.6

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

16.0%

Basics 9-5

46.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

17.3%

EBacc APS

3.68

EBacc 9-5

10.3%

EBacc 9-4

12.6%

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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

33.21

A*-A Grades

21.7%

A*-B Grades

48.6%

AAB+ %

25.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 101 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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