Trannack Primary School, Helston

In its own words: "Trannack Primary School is a small, rural school on the outskirts of Helston where our motto is ‘Learning for Life’ and children are at the heart of everything we do. To find out more about our school aims and vision, please click here: https://trannack.croftymat.org/our-school/school-aims-and-vision/ At Trannack, we have 2 classes, each named after a local beach: Praa Sands and Godrevy."

The school runs after-school care until 4:30pm.

In 2025, 63% of Year 6 pupils at Trannack Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 25% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in Cornwall and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 89% in reading and 67% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 3 families put Trannack Primary School as their first choice and 8 named it as one of their preferences, for 3 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 Trannack Primary School are Wendron Church of England Primary School (1.1 miles, 80% reading, 67% maths); Sithney Community Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 62% reading, 77% maths); Parc Eglos School (1.6 miles, Requires improvement, 67% reading, 67% maths); and St Michael's Church of England Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 74% reading, 65% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Trannack Primary School.

Trannack Primary School is one of 18 schools run by Crofty Education Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 61% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 7 pupils (21.2%) received SEN support and 4 (12.1%) 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.

Trannack Primary School had 3 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Trannack Primary School.

In August 2026, police recorded 5 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cornwall (14).

Trannack Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.