Helston Community College
Academy converterSecondaryAges 0–18MixedSixth form
Church Hill, Helston, TR13 8NR
Headteacher · Mr Alex Lingard
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Key facts
Pupils1,297Capacity 1,712
OfstedGoodInspected 9 November 2022
TrustTruro & Penwith Academy Trust
Free school meals20.6%
Ofsted
Good
Graded inspection on 9 November 2022.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Sixth formGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Cornwall council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in CornwallNearby schools for the same ages
- Parc Eglos School0.2 mi
- St Michael's Church of England Primary School0.5 mi
- Nansloe Academy0.8 mi
- Trannack Primary School1.4 mi
- Boskenwyn Community Primary School1.6 mi