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Helston Community College is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,290 boys and girls aged between 0 and 18. (See here for details of the primary school.) In November 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Truro and Penwith Academy Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Mullion School, Hayle Academy, St Ives School and Cape Cornwall School.)
Particular strengths include Representation, Finances, Environment and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Attendance and Destinations.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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Other schools nearby
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 5.8 | Mullion School | |
| 7.6 | Camborne Science and International Academy | |
| 8.1 | Hayle Academy | |
| 8.1 | Penryn College | |
| 8.5 | Pool Academy | |
| 8.6 | Falmouth School | |
| 8.9 | Redruth School | |
| 11.2 | St Ives School | |
| 11.9 | Humphry Davy School | |
| 12.7 | Mounts Bay Academy | |
| 13.0 | Richard Lander School | |
| 15.5 | Penair School |
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been in surplus
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is very low.
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is above average, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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