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Godolphin Primary School

Academy converter · Helston · TR13 9RB

Ages 4–11 · 81 pupils · Cornwall

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Ofsted

Expected standard

KS2 expected (RWM)

65%

Overall absence

4.9%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-06-16

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

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)65%
Higher standard (RWM)6%
Avg scaled score — reading
105.0
Avg scaled score — maths
104.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
105.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence4.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)6.3%
Unauthorised1.0%
Authorised absence
3.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
64

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 fill77%

81 pupils · 105 places

Pupils on roll
81
Boys / girls
41 / 40
School capacity
105
Capacity fill
81 / 105 (77%)
Free school meals
6.2%
FSM pupils
5
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: CROFTY EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
CROFTY EDUCATION TRUST
Headteacher
Mrs Lucy Wandless

Location

Address
Godolphin Cross, Breage
Postcode
TR13 9RB
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 4–11, in Helston, Cornwall, 81 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 6.2%.

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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    Ages 3–11

    • KS245%
    • Absence6.6%
    • FSM19.4%

    1.8 miles away

  • Germoe Community Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Foundation school · Primary

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS225%
    • Absence6.9%
    • FSM27.6%

    1.9 miles away

  • Sithney Community Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS262%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM13.3%

    2.0 miles away

  • Breage CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy converter · Primary

    Helston · TR13 9PZ · Cornwall

    Ages 3–11

    • KS227%
    • Absence8.4%
    • FSM33.3%

    2.0 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Lucy Wandless
Telephone
01736763318
Website
https://godolphin.croftymat.org/

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