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Helston Community College
Church Hill, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8NR, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.4 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,326
Capacity
1,712
Ages
0–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.6, which places it in the top 63% of schools nationally. While 63% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the entry rate for the EBacc is relatively low at 17%, indicating room for growth in this area. Parent satisfaction is generally positive, and over half of the pupils progress to university, with 19% attending top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 9 November 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 43.6 | Bottom 37% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 63% | Bottom 43% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 47% | Top 41% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 17% | Bottom 28% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 13% | Bottom 28% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 51% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 19% | Average |
Based on 91 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.4%
White Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Mixed Other0.3%
Other0.3%
Black African0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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50.10693, -5.27350 · TR13 8NR
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN143981
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.helston.cornwall.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Helston Community College rated by Ofsted?
Helston Community College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 November 2022.
Is Helston Community College a good school?
Helston Community College scores 39.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Helston Community College in GCSEs?
Helston Community College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.6. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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