The short version
Average GCSE results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.6
0.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
5.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
17%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.17
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
78%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
8%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 209 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 122 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 0–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,326
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 20.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Alex Lingard (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Church Hill, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8NR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Helston Community College a selective school?
No. Helston Community College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Helston Community College's Ofsted rating?
Helston Community College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Helston Community College?
Helston Community College currently has 1,326 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Helston Community College take?
Helston Community College caters for pupils aged 0 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Helston Community College?
Helston Community College is in Helston, TR13 8NR, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Helston Community College have a sixth form?
Yes, Helston Community College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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