Is St Keverne Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement at its last graded inspection on 23 April 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 209th of 234 primary schools in Cornwall. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Keverne Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 43% of pupils at St Keverne Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Keverne Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Keverne 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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St Keverne Primary School

School Hill, St Keverne, Helston, TR12 6NQ

Local ranking209th of 234 primary schools in Cornwall

Ofsted: Requires improvement

Primary

Phase

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 23 April 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 43.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 71.0%
Writing (Expected): 57.0%
Maths (Expected): 43.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 71.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 102.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 100.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 102.0
Cohort Size: 7

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 52
Boys: 27 (51%)
Girls: 26 (49%)
Capacity: 84 (63% full)
SEND: 17.3%
FSM Eligible: 25.0%
EAL: 1.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.9%
SEN Support: 13.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 14.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 3.6
Budget per Pupil: £8,885/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 22.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
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: 100.0%

100.0%

White British

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01326280539

head@stkeverne.org.uk

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School Hill

Helston, South West

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Administrative

URN: 140642
UKPRN: 10045195
Establishment No.: 2120
Trust: ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST

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