Gwinear Community Primary School
40 Gwinear Lane, Gwinear, Hayle, TR27 5LAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Gwinear Community Primary School is a primary school in Hayle for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Cornwall. It ranks 147th of 209 primary schools in Cornwall. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 October 2017, report published 30 October 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 June 2023
Gwinear is a happy and supportive school. Staff and pupils have warm, respectful relationships. One member of staff summed up the views of many, describing it as 'a second family'. Pupils and parents appreciate the pastoral support the school provides. Pupils who have worries have a chance to discuss them in the 'golden hut'. Leaders closely monitor this support so that pupils get the right help at the right time. Staff have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. In class and at social times, pupils behave well in the spacious and well-organised outdoor grounds. They engage in their lessons with a high level of enthusiasm. Pupils talk articulately about their lessons and their favourite subjects. They talk with pride about staff recognising their achievements through the '100% wall'. Pupils are polite and respectful towards visitors. Leaders have planned a wealth of trips for all pupils in the school. For example, children in Reception visit a maritime museum. This helps to deepen their knowledge of the curriculum. Leaders carefully weave the school's strong ethos of outdoor learning throughout its work. Consequently, pupils have a strong awareness of environmental issues. For example, they speak with pride about how vegetable oil provides the school's heating.
What the school should improve
- Leaders do not ensure that the curriculum deepens pupils' knowledge of a range of faiths and cultures well enough. Consequently, pupils have a limited knowledge of diversity. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum enables pupils to learn about different faiths and cultures in order to prepare them for life in modern Britain.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
16 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
106 pupils on roll, with places for 120
Schools near Gwinear Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Downs Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Leedstown Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Penponds School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Crowan Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 90% met the expected standard |
| Kehelland Village School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 33% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Trust
- The Penwith Education Trust (PET)
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Victoria Bandara
- Phone
- 01209831303
- Address
- 40 Gwinear Lane, Gwinear, Hayle, TR27 5LA
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- URN
- 111846
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.