The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 86% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
86%
+24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 52
- Capacity
- 44%
- FSM
- 22.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- CROFTY EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Alexandra Carr (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Porkellis, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 0EG
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Halwin School's Ofsted rating?
Halwin School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Halwin School?
Halwin School currently has 52 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Halwin School take?
Halwin School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Halwin School?
Halwin School is in Helston, TR13 0EG, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Halwin School have a sixth form?
No, Halwin School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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