Garras Community Primary School vs Helston Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 5.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garras Community Primary School
Helston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
62 students
Helston Community College
Helston · Academy secondary · Ages 0–18
1,297 students
| Measure | Garras Community Primary School Helston, South West | Helston Community College Helston, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #860 of 1,695 | #176 of 402 |
| National rank | #8010 of 15,697 | #1841 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 0–18 |
| Students | 62 | 1,297 |
| Pupils on roll | 62 | 1,297 |
| Free school meals | 8.1% | 20.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.4% | 75.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 47.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.68 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.2 |
| town | Helston | Helston |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | garras.croftymat.org | www.helston.cornwall.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Helston Community College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.6 vs 49.9).
- •Helston Community College is the larger school with 1,297 students compared with 62.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Garras Community Primary School better than Helston Community College?
On the Success Index (England), Helston Community College ranks higher (52.6 vs 49.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Garras Community Primary School and Helston Community College?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Helston and Helston in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Garras Community Primary School: 62. Helston Community College: 1,297. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Garras Community Primary School and Helston Community College rank in South West?
Garras Community Primary School is 860th of 1,695 and Helston Community College is 176th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).