The short version
Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 10 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 5 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 4 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 22
- Capacity
- 45%
- FSM
- 9.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jane Talbot (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
School Hill, Coverack, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 6SA
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Coverack Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Coverack Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Coverack Primary School?
Coverack Primary School currently has 22 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Coverack Primary School take?
Coverack Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Coverack Primary School?
Coverack Primary School is in Helston, TR12 6SA, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Coverack Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Coverack Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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