Located in Helston, Helston Community College is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a foundation school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Helston Community College currently has around 1368 pupils on roll, which is about 80% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.9% boys and 48.2% girls. Around 8.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Church Hill, Helston, TR13 8NR |
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| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Cornwall |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Donna Bryant |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 112043 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1712 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1368 |
| Number of Boys: | 710 |
| Number of Girls: | 660 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parc Eglos School Church Hill , Parc Eglos TR13 8UP | - not rated | 338 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parc Eglos School Church Hill , Parc Eglos TR13 8UP | 2out of 4 | 338 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School Penberthy Road , TR13 8AR | - not rated | 963 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Penberthy Road , TR13 8AR | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nansloe Academy Bulwark Road , TR13 8JF | 3out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helston Community College Church Hill , TR13 8NR | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Helston Community College Church Hill , TR13 8NR | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.