Is Gwinear Community Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 6 June 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 78th of 234 primary schools in Cornwall. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Gwinear Community Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 56% of pupils at Gwinear Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Gwinear Community Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Gwinear Community Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Gwinear Community Primary School

40 Gwinear Lane, Gwinear, Hayle, TR27 5LA

Local ranking78th of 234 primary schools in Cornwall

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

120

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 6 June 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 56.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 6.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 63.0%
Writing (Expected): 81.0%
Maths (Expected): 69.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 50.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 103.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 99.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 100.0
Cohort Size: 16

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 106
Boys: 55 (52%)
Girls: 51 (48%)
Capacity: 120 (88% full)
SEND: 18.9%
FSM Eligible: 8.5%
EAL: 2.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.8%
SEN Support: 16.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 6.2
Budget per Pupil: £7,268/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 12.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Foundation school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 93.0%
White Other: 6.0%
Mixed Other: 1.0%

93.0%

White British

6.0%

White Other

1.0%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01209831303

head@gwinear.cornwall.sch.uk

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40 Gwinear Lane

Hayle, South West

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Administrative

URN: 111846
UKPRN: 10069347
Establishment No.: 2227
Trust: The Penwith Education Trust (PET)

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