SchoolScoresHalwin School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of CROFTY EDUCATION TRUST
Porkellis, Helston, TR13 0EG
01209 860329 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 19 May 2026 , published 15 June 2026.
In short: 2 expected, 4 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
24 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Helston comparisons use the 9 of its 18 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 9 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Helston | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 8th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Helston. Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 91% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 9th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Helston. Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 8th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Helston. Higher than 4% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 83% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 14 parents whose child had been bullied 7th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Helston. Higher than 2% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 21% | 48% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 20 parents who had raised a concern 8th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Helston. Higher than 2% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 71% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 6th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Helston. Higher than 7% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67%said yes | 79% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Helston figures pool parents at the Helston schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
7 pupils in this year group.
Only 7 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
86% — 26 points above the Cornwall average, and 24 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cornwall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 86% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 14% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 100% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 86% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 86% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 111 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Cornwall. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 3 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 3 |
| Of those, offered a place | 3 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 8 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Cornwall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 5th highest of 18 state primary schools in Helston. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.9% | 22.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 12th highest of 18 state primary schools in Helston. Higher than 26% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 7th highest of 18 state primary schools in Helston. Higher than 89% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.1% | 15.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 7th highest of 18 state primary schools in Helston. Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 4.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 15th lowest of 18 state primary schools in Helston. Lower than 16% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 8th lowest of 18 state primary schools in Helston. Lower than 52% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.4% | 12.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 18 state primary schools in Helston. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 18 state primary schools in Helston. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 15th highest of 18 state primary schools in Helston. Higher than 6% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 14.1 | 20.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 15th highest of 18 state primary schools in Helston. Higher than 6% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 7.4 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26.
Nearby primary schools
- Wendron CofE Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stithians Community Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Halwin School's Ofsted rating?
Halwin School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 19 May 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 2 expected, 4 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Halwin School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 86% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 24 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Halwin School?
67% of the 24 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Halwin School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Halwin School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 3 families put Halwin School as their first choice for 3 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 3 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 143980.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.