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Breage CofE Primary School

Academy converter · Helston · TR13 9PZ

Ages 3–11 · 39 pupils · Cornwall

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Ofsted

Needs attention

KS2 expected (RWM)

27%

Overall absence

8.4%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-05-19

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceNeeds attention

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)27%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
99.0
Avg scaled score — maths
97.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
96.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence8.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)18.6%
Unauthorised3.3%
Authorised absence
5.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.3%
Enrolments in measure
43

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill46%

39 pupils · 84 places

Pupils on roll
39
Boys / girls
16 / 23
School capacity
84
Capacity fill
39 / 84 (46%)
Free school meals
33.3%
FSM pupils
13
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Truro
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
ASPIRE Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Lisa Holliehead

Location

Address
Trewithick Road, Breage
Postcode
TR13 9PZ
Town
Helston
County
Cornwall
Local authority
Cornwall
District
Cornwall
Constituency
St Ives
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in Helston, Cornwall, 39 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 33.3%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Truro.

Open schools in Helston
20
Primary schools in Helston
18
Academies among open schools in Helston
95% (19)
Open schools in TR13
12
Primary in TR13
11
Open schools in Cornwall LA
299
Primary in Cornwall LA
237

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    • FSM21.7%

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    • Absence6.5%
    • FSM17.2%

    2.8 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Lisa Holliehead
Telephone
01326573641
Website
https://www.breageschool.org/web

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