Mullion Primary School, Helston
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Mullion Primary School creates a calm, welcoming environment where children thrive both academically and personally. The school excels at teaching reading and provides strong support for all learners, including those with additional needs. Your child will benefit from a rich curriculum, regular enrichment activities like residential trips and community projects, and staff who genuinely care about their wellbeing and development.
Key Strengths
- Well-designed, broad curriculum with careful sequencing that helps pupils build on previous learning
- Excellent reading provision from Reception through to Year 6, with strong support for struggling readers and challenging texts for older readers
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs through partnership with outside agencies
- Strong relationships and inclusive culture that promotes good behaviour and positive attitudes
- Diverse enrichment activities and trips that broaden pupils' experiences and build resilience
Areas for Improvement
- Some staff do not consistently identify and address pupils' misconceptions, leaving gaps in understanding
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with pupils understanding online safety and bullying being rare.
Extracurricular Activities
Running club, cricket, netball, gardening club, residential visits, surfing in Newquay, visits to local farm, school council, garden ambassadors
Mullion Primary School has made significant improvements since its previous inspection and now provides a good quality of education. The school has raised expectations across the curriculum and pupils, including those with special educational needs, are achieving well.
At a Glance
16.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
22 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 82% to 57%. Maths has declined from 77% to 57%. Writing has declined from 77% to 64%.
Class Sizes
27.7
Avg class size
27.7
KS2
3
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
81%
Available places
132 pupils
162 capacity
30 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Helston
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Helston
Admissions Demand - Cornwall
Places available
6,695
Applications
4,808
Got 1st preference
95.7%
Got preferred school
99.3%
Primary admissions across Cornwall (2025/26)
Inspection History(5)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.11589%
Overall absence
14.96063%
Persistent absence
127
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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