Located in Helston, Mullion Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 5 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Mullion Primary School currently has around 144 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.1% boys and 47.9% girls. Around 18.8% 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.

Overall absence at the school is 6.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (91.7%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Willis Vean, Helston, TR12 7DF
Website: www.mullion.eschools.co.uk/
Telephone: 01326240585
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Cornwall
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Rob Chirgwin
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 143992

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 24/06/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 5 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 162
Number of Pupils: 144
Number of Boys: 75
Number of Girls: 69

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 20% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British91.70%132
Other White2.80%4
White and Asian2.10%3
Other Mixed1.40%2
Unclassified1.40%2
White and Black African0.70%1
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
African0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Indian0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (-2.1)
Writing: Average (0.4)
Maths: Average (-1.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
53%
Town average
54%
Local authority average
55%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
6%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
101.0
Town average
105.3
Local authority average
104.9
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
102.0
Town average
103.2
Local authority average
102.8
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Mullion Community Primary School
Willis Vean , Mullion TR12 7DF
- not rated 0 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Mullion Primary School
Willis Vean , Mullion TR12 7DF
- not rated 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Cury CofE Primary School
Churchtown , TR12 7BW
- not rated 2,687 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Cury CofE Primary School
Cury Churchtown , Cury TR12 7BW
- not rated 2,687 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Mullion School
Meaver Road , Mullion TR12 7EB
- not rated 425 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Mullion School
Meaver Road , Mullion TR12 7EB
3out of 4 425 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.