Garras Community Primary School
Helston, TR12 6AY · Cornwall · primary school
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170th of 218 primary schools in Cornwall we can score, 236 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,672 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2/10 among them, against 3.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Garras Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in March 2026 assessed the school under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2 out of 10 among them, against 3.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 62 pupils against a stated capacity of 63. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the higher standard attainment is 0.0%, what specific interventions are in place to support pupils aiming for greater depth? How does the new Ofsted report card influence the school’s current improvement priorities?
What Ofsted said about Garras Community Primary School
Overview
Garras Community Primary School is described as a “thriving, popular setting” with a “close‑knit community” where staff know pupils well. The report states that the school meets the “expected standard” across all evaluation categories, with pupils achieving well and feeling safe and valued.
Strengths
- Leaders prioritise reading, ensuring pupils develop “secure reading skills” and learn to read fluently, with most reaching the expected standard in phonics.
- Attendance rates are “consistently above the national average,” supported by methodical tracking and adjustments to reduce barriers for families.
- The curriculum is “well designed” and “clearly structured,” with particularly effective sequencing in mathematics and writing.
- Pupils benefit from a “warm, welcoming atmosphere” and extensive opportunities for personal development, including outdoor learning and community links.
- Inclusion is strong, with a “culture of inclusion” built through high‑quality teaching and thoughtful adaptations for pupils with additional needs.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should develop staff expertise to ensure all curriculum areas are taught with the same “skill and confidence.”
- Staff expectations of behaviour and achievement should be “consistently high” to foster greater self‑discipline and resilience.
- Pupils’ understanding of “fundamental British values” needs strengthening.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an “open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility” and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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