St Erth Community Primary School, Hayle

In its own words: "Our school is located in the village of St Erth which is situated approximately two miles west of the coastal town of Hayle. Established in 1922, we are a popular local school serving St Erth and the wider community."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a village school which is proud to be part of the community of St Erth Parish. At St Erth we value the well being of the children in our care above all else. We aim to create a happy, safe, caring environment in which every child can succeed and do their best."

In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at St Erth Community Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 88% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in Cornwall and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 79% in reading and 100% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 19 families put St Erth Community Primary School as their first choice and 46 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 5 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Erth Community Primary School are Penpol School (1.2 miles); Bodriggy Academy (1.6 miles, Good, 68% reading, 66% maths); St Uny CofE Academy (2.3 miles, Good, 53% reading, 47% maths); and St Hilary School (2.5 miles, Good, 86% reading, 69% maths).

St Erth Community Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

St Erth Community Primary School is one of 41 schools run by Truro & Penwith Academy Trust, an academy trust.

1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 22 pupils (21%) received SEN support and 2 (1.9%) 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 a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

The nearest railway station is St Erth Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Post Office (w-bound), 300 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 8 crimes within a mile of the school, most often criminal damage and arson, anti-social behaviour and weapons possession. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cornwall (14).

In 2024/25, St Erth Community Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.