The short version
Average SATs results.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 192
- Capacity
- 64%
- FSM
- 21%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- CROFTY EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Daniel Clayden (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Torleven Road, Porthleven, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 9BX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Porthleven School?
Porthleven School currently has 192 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Porthleven School take?
Porthleven School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Porthleven School?
Porthleven School is in Helston, TR13 9BX, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Porthleven School have a sixth form?
No, Porthleven School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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