St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Helston

In its own words: "Nestled in the heart of Helston, St Michael's C of E Primary School is a vibrant and nurturing community where children are inspired to live and learn together in God's love . Guided by strong Christian values-honesty, respect, cooperation, and responsibility-our school is a place where every child is encouraged to flourish academically, socially, and spiritually."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At St Michael's we strive to 'Live and Learn Together' in God's love, showing respect for everyone we meet. Our values: realising potential, honesty, respect, co-operation and responsibility, underpin how the whole school work together as a team in a nurturing community. Our faith in clear Christian values helps us to be the best we can possibly be."

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Monday 16 November 2026 and an open day on Thursday 3 December 2026 at 9.30am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 74% of Year 6 pupils at St Michael's Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 65% 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 70% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 37 families put St Michael's Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 77 named it as one of their preferences, for 37 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 St Michael's Church of England Primary School are Parc Eglos School (0.4 miles, Requires improvement, 67% reading, 67% maths); Nansloe Academy (0.4 miles, Good, 75% reading, 75% maths); Boskenwyn Community Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 67% reading, 47% maths); and Trannack Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 63% reading, 25% maths).

St Michael's Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

St Michael's Church of England Primary School is one of 13 schools run by The Rainbow Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 65% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

56 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Michael's Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 91% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 60% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (60%).

3.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (88%) and Mixed (7%).

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Michael's Church of England Primary School.

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Kingsley Way (opposite), 160 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 60 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, St Michael's Church of England Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 0.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.