Porthleven School, based in Helston, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a foundation school 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.
Porthleven School currently has around 279 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.8% boys and 46.6% girls. Around 7.0% 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: | Torleven Road, Helston, TR13 9BX |
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| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Cornwall |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Duncan Ratcliffe |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 111985 |
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 300 |
| Number of Pupils: | 279 |
| Number of Boys: | 150 |
| Number of Girls: | 130 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porthleven School Torleven Road , Porthleven TR13 9BX | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Porthleven Junior School Torleven Road , Porthleven TR13 9BX | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Porthleven Infant School Torleven Road , Porthleven TR13 9BX | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Porthleven School Torleven Road , Porthleven TR13 9BX | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Breage CofE Primary School Trewithick Road , Breage TR13 9PZ | 2out of 4 | 2,503 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.