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Halwin School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Halwin School is an academy converter primary school in Helston, Cornwall , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 52 pupils, and a capacity of 119 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

52

Pupils

119

Capacity

44%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Halwin School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Halwin School?

The catchment area for Halwin School is the geographic zone Cornwall uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Cornwall publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Halwin School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Cornwall. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Cornwall before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Cornwall catchment area documents →

Halwin School: 119 places, 44% filled: places available

Halwin School has a published admission number of 119 places. 52 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 44%. At 44% full, the school currently has headroom below its 119 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 22.9% of pupils at Halwin School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Cornwall.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Cornwall publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Cornwall Council school admissions (official) →

Halwin School: School Information

Full address
Porkellis, Helston, TR13 0EG
Local authority
Cornwall
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
22.9% of pupils
DfE URN
143980

Other Primary Schools in Helston

If Halwin School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Helston are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Halwin School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Halwin School

What is the catchment area for Halwin School?

The catchment area for Halwin School is the geographic zone Cornwall uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Cornwall publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Halwin School oversubscribed?

Halwin School has a capacity of 119 places and currently has 52 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cornwall.

What is the admissions policy for Halwin School?

Admission to Halwin School is managed by Cornwall. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Halwin School cover?

Halwin School is a primary school in Helston, Cornwall, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Halwin School?

Halwin School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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