Mullion Primary School, Helston
Mullion Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Helston, part of Truro & Penwith Academy Trust. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2023. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 11th-highest of the 16 schools in Helston with published results, and 13,336th of 14,452 across England. It was 82% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Cornwall (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Mullion Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 57% of Year 6 pupils at Mullion Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 57% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in Cornwall and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 82% in reading and 77% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Mullion Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 14 families put Mullion Primary School as their first choice and 20 named it as one of their preferences, for 14 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Mullion Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Mullion Primary School are Grade-Ruan CofE Primary School (3.5 miles, Requires improvement, 45% reading, 36% maths); Garras Community Primary School (3.5 miles, Good, 75% reading, 92% maths); Landewednack Community Primary School (4.3 miles, 100% reading, 93% maths); and Nansloe Academy (5 miles, Good, 75% reading, 75% maths).
Mullion Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Grade-Ruan CofE Primary SchoolGarras Community Primary SchoolLandewednack Community Primary SchoolNansloe Academy
The trust
Mullion Primary School is one of 41 schools run by Truro & Penwith Academy Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
22 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Mullion Primary School (as of September 2025): 91% would recommend the school, 86% say their child is happy there and 67% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (91%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (67%).
Who goes there
16.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (91%) and Mixed (5%).
In 2026, 19 pupils (14.4%) received SEN support and 3 (2.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Mullion Primary School.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Health Centre (sw-bound), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 7 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cornwall (14).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Mullion Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 2.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
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, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 82% to 57% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 77% to 57% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 77% to 64% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.4
Avg class size
20.5
Infant (KS1)
30.3
KS2
5
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Mullion Primary School
Term dates
Mullion Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Cornwall's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Mullion Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Mullion Primary School is in Cornwall; for families living there:
- Cornwall's school travel policy: Home to School Travel Assistance Policy 2026/27
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 3
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 2 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Cornwall is 3 (the median across 299 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
82%
Available places
144 pupils
175 places
31 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Helston
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Helston
Across Cornwall council
Places available
6,475
Applications
4,732
Got 1st preference
95.9%
Got preferred school
99.6%
All primary applications across Cornwall council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
19
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
16.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
132
Total Pupils
70
Boys
62
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
18.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,794
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,573
Per pupil
£906k
Total funding
£41k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.1%
Overall absence
15.0%
Persistent absence
127
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Mullion Primary School
Questions parents ask about Mullion Primary School
What are SATs results like at Mullion Primary School?
Of the pupils at Mullion Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 57% reached the expected standard in reading and 57% did so in maths.
What is Mullion Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Mullion Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in December 2023, it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Mullion Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Mullion Primary School is oversubscribed, Cornwall allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Mullion Primary School?
Mullion Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 82% of its 175 places.
How big are the classes at Mullion Primary School?
Classes at Mullion Primary School average 26.4 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Mullion Primary School?
Mullion Primary School has around 132 pupils on roll. 17% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Mullion Primary School?
6.1% of sessions were missed at Mullion Primary School in 2024/25. 15% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Mullion Primary School?
Apply through Cornwall's coordinated admissions process, naming Mullion Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Mullion Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 2 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Cornwall is 3 (the median across 299 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Mullion Primary School?
Mullion Primary School is at Willis Vean, Mullion, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 7DF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)