Porthleven School Catchment Area
Porthleven School is a academy converter primary school in Helston, Cornwall , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 192 pupils, and a capacity of 300 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3–11
Age range
192
Pupils
300
Capacity
64%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Porthleven School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Porthleven 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 →Porthleven School — School Information
- Full address
- Torleven Road, Porthleven, Helston, TR13 9BX
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 21% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 143996
Other Primary Schools in Helston
If Porthleven School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Helston are the next closest alternatives.
Boskenwyn Community Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · TR13 0NG
Nansloe Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · TR13 8JF
St Michael's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · TR13 8AR
Coverack Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · TR12 6SA
Grade-Ruan CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · TR12 7JN
Manaccan Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · TR12 6HR
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Frequently Asked Questions — Porthleven School
Is Porthleven School oversubscribed? ▾
Porthleven School has a capacity of 300 places and currently has 192 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cornwall.
What is the admissions policy for Porthleven School? ▾
Admission to Porthleven 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 Porthleven School cover? ▾
Porthleven 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 Porthleven School? ▾
Porthleven School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.