Nansloe Academy, Helston

Ofsted's report card from its 24 March 2026 inspection grades Nansloe Academy on 7 areas: 2 strong standard and 5 expected standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.

Early years - Strong standard. "Children make a very successful start in early years."

Personal development and wellbeing - Strong standard. "Pupils develop strong character and understand the school's values very well."

Achievement - Expected standard. "Over time, pupils typically reach the expected standards in reading, writing and mathematics."

Attendance and behaviour - Expected standard. "The school's warm, welcoming and inclusive culture means pupils want, and do, come to school regularly."

Curriculum and teaching - Expected standard. "Pupils learn a clear and well‑structured curriculum."

Inclusion - Expected standard. "Leaders identify pupils' needs promptly."

Leadership and governance - Expected standard. "Leaders have collectively driven improvements."

Safeguarding standards were met.

Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should ensure that the information from checks on learning in some foundation subjects is used to adapt activities so learning is reinforced or moved on more rapidly"; "Leaders should ensure that pupils benefit from meaningful opportunities to produce extended pieces of writing across the curriculum, including by applying their knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation to their writing"; "Leaders should ensure that, in line with the school's plans, all those with positions of responsibility can play a full part in driving improvement".

In its own words: "Our Vision and Values are at the core of everything we do. They underpin our teaching and learning, and provide an environment which prepares our pupils to be confident, happy citizens. The following statement summarises our school core purpose. We can all learn and improve, regardless of our differences."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Nansloe Nursery serves the town of Helston and its surrounding communities including Pentire and Culdrose. We offer high-quality pre-school provision for children aged 3 and 4 years in our purpose-built setting, located next to Nansloe Academy. Our nursery helps bridge the gap between pre-school and Reception Class, providing the absolute best start to your child’s learning journey."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Nansloe Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in Cornwall and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 61% in reading and 64% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 26 families put Nansloe Academy as their first choice and 74 named it as one of their preferences, for 26 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Nansloe Academy are St Michael's Church of England Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 74% reading, 65% maths); Parc Eglos School (0.7 miles, Requires improvement, 67% reading, 67% maths); Porthleven School (1.8 miles, Requires improvement, 79% reading, 75% maths); and Boskenwyn Community Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 67% reading, 47% maths).

Nansloe Academy's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

Nansloe Academy is one of 38 schools run by Aspire Academy Trust, an academy trust.

51 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Nansloe Academy (as of April 2026): 90% would recommend the school, 92% say their child is happy there and 89% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (94%); the weakest, that pupils behave well (84%).

16.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 60 pupils (25.8%) received SEN support and 4 (1.7%) 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.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Nansloe Academy.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Nansloe School (sw-bound), 90 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 53 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Cornwall (14), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Nansloe Academy issued 6 suspensions, 2.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.