Helston Community College
Academy converter · Sixth form
Helston, TR13 8NR
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 33% in England
19 of 31 in Cornwall
Pupils
1,297
First preferences per place
0.99
2026/27
Absence
9.0%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 44.2 | 39.2 | 43.6 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39% | 26% | 47% | |
| Average English grade | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.7 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.4 | 3.8 | 4.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 42% | 28% | 42% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.28 | -0.48 | — |
63% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Mullion School · 5.9 mi · Good · Bottom 45% in England
- Camborne Science and International Academy · 7.6 mi · Good · Top 48% in England
- Penryn College · 8.1 mi · No rating · Top 43% in England
- Hayle Academy · 8.1 mi · Report card · Bottom 25% in England
- Falmouth School · 8.6 mi · Not judged · Top 46% in England
- Pool Academy · 8.5 mi · Report card · Bottom 17% in England
The neighbourhood
Helston Community College is in Helston (typical home £260,000, crime low).
What is Helston Community College's Ofsted rating?
Helston Community College is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Helston Community College rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Helston Community College is in the bottom 33% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.