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Nansloe Academy

Academy converter · Helston · TR13 8JF

Ages 3–11 · 233 pupils · Cornwall

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Ofsted

Expected standard

KS2 expected (RWM)

50%

Overall absence

6.5%

Admissions demand

1.20 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-03-24

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected 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)50%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
102.0
Avg scaled score — maths
102.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
103.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence6.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)16.4%
Unauthorised1.3%
Authorised absence
5.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.6%
Enrolments in measure
177

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.20 · Competitive

1st preferences

36

Places offered

30

1st-preference offers

30

Total preferences (any rank)
77
Preferred offers (top 3)
30
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill111%

233 pupils · 210 places

Pupils on roll
233
Boys / girls
116 / 117
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
233 / 210 (111%)
Free school meals
17.2%
FSM pupils
36
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

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
ASPIRE Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Lucy Swiggs

Location

Address
Bulwark Road
Postcode
TR13 8JF
Town
Helston
County
Cornwall
Local authority
Cornwall
District
Cornwall
Constituency
St Ives
Urban/rural
Urban: 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, 233 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 17.2%.

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.

Compare with theseAll in HelstonNear TR13

  • Parc Eglos School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy converter · Primary

    Helston · TR13 8UP · Cornwall

    Ages 2–11

    • KS259%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM10.3%
    • Demand0.94

    0.7 miles away

  • Porthleven School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy converter · Primary

    Helston · TR13 9BX · Cornwall

    Ages 3–11

    • KS262%
    • Absence4.0%
    • FSM21.7%
    • Demand1.00

    1.8 miles away

  • Boskenwyn Community Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Foundation school · Primary

    Helston · TR13 0NG · Cornwall

    Ages 4–11

    • KS28%
    • Absence9.0%
    • FSM16.7%
    • Demand1.00

    1.9 miles away

  • Trannack Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Helston · TR13 0DQ · Cornwall

    Ages 3–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence9.0%
    • FSM29.0%
    • Demand1.00

    2.2 miles away

  • Sithney Community Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Helston · TR13 0AE · Cornwall

    Ages 3–11

    • KS262%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM13.3%
    • Demand1.00

    2.6 miles away

  • Breage CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy converter · Primary

    Helston · TR13 9PZ · Cornwall

    Ages 3–11

    • KS225%
    • Absence8.4%
    • FSM33.3%
    • Demand1.00

    2.8 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Lucy Swiggs
Telephone
01326572966
Website
www.nansloe.org.uk

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