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Porthleven School

Torleven Road, Porthleven, Helston, TR13 9BX

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Pupils

192

Ages

3-11

FSM

21.0%

Capacity

300

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Jul 2023

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

79.0%

Writing

79.0%

Maths

75.0%

RWM Combined

63.0%

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About Porthleven School

Porthleven School is a primary school in Helston, Cornwall. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 63% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 192 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Torleven Road, Helston, TR13 9BX | More schools in Cornwall

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Porthleven School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jul 2023 — Requires improvement
Jan 2020 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Jan 2013 — Good (predecessor: Porthleven School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Porthleven School

What is Porthleven School's Ofsted rating?

Porthleven School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are Porthleven School's latest exam results?

Porthleven School: KS2 2024/25: 63% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Porthleven School located?

Porthleven School is a primary school in Helston, Cornwall (TR13 9BX).

How many pupils attend Porthleven School?

Porthleven School has around 192 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Porthleven School with other schools?

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