St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Penberthy Road, Helston, TR13 8AROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Michael's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Helston for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Cornwall. It ranks 138th of 209 primary schools in Cornwall. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 June 2019, report published 25 June 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 February 2025
Pupils enjoy attending this warm and friendly school. They settle quickly in the early years and develop strong relationships with staff. This enables pupils to feel safe and trust the adults around them to help whenever they have any worries. The school has an inclusive culture that supports pupils well, including those who are disadvantaged. This creates an environment where pupils feel valued members of the school community. The school has high expectations for all pupils' achievement. Pupils work hard to meet them. Pupils achieve well. They leave the school well equipped for secondary education. The school has successfully addressed historic behaviour issues. Now, pupils behave very well. They are kind, considerate and polite. From the moment they start in Reception, children quickly learn the routines of the school. This has created a school with a calm, orderly atmosphere where pupils can flourish. Pupils appreciate the broad range of wider activities, including trips and visits. They hold positions of responsibility such as school councillors and reading ambassadors. This helps pupils develop leadership skills. There is a strong sense of community, praised by parents and carers. Pupils who come from service families receive high-quality support, which helps them to settle quickly.
What the school should improve
- Occasionally, some staff do not choose the most appropriate activities to help pupils gain secure subject knowledge. This prevents some pupils from successfully moving on to more complex tasks. The school should ensure that teachers make the most appropriate teaching choices to support pupils to develop a secure understanding of each subject.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
57 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
330 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near St Michael's Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parc Eglos School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 49% met the expected standard |
| Nansloe Academy | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 63% met the expected standard |
| Boskenwyn Community Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 33% met the expected standard |
| Trannack Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 13% met the expected standard |
| Porthleven School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 63% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE RAINBOW MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Sarah Luff
- Phone
- 01326572386
- Address
- Penberthy Road, Helston, TR13 8AR
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- URN
- 140027
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.