The short version
Below-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- 9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 106
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 8.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- The Penwith Education Trust (PET)
- Head
- Mr Lee Gardiner (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
40 Gwinear Lane, Gwinear, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 5LA
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Gwinear Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Gwinear Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gwinear Community Primary School?
Gwinear Community Primary School currently has 106 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gwinear Community Primary School take?
Gwinear Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gwinear Community Primary School?
Gwinear Community Primary School is in Hayle, TR27 5LA, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gwinear Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Gwinear Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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