Helston Community College vs Porthleven School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helston Community College
Helston · Academy secondary · Ages 0–18
1,297 students
Porthleven School
Helston · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
175 students
| Measure | Helston Community College Helston, South West | Porthleven School Helston, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #176 of 402 | #877 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1841 of 4,090 | #8142 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 0–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,297 | 175 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,297 | 175 |
| Free school meals | 20.6% | 21.7% |
| Capacity filled | 75.8% | 58.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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 | www.helston.cornwall.sch.uk | www.porthleven.cornwall.sch.uk/website |
The verdict
- •Helston Community College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.6 vs 49.4).
- •Helston Community College is the larger school with 1,297 students compared with 175.
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 Helston Community College better than Porthleven School?
On the Success Index (England), Helston Community College ranks higher (52.6 vs 49.4 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 Helston Community College and Porthleven School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Helston and Helston in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Helston Community College: 1,297. Porthleven School: 175. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Helston Community College and Porthleven School rank in South West?
Helston Community College is 176th of 402 and Porthleven School is 877th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).