Wendron Church of England Primary School, Helston
Wendron Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Helston, part of Kernow Learning Multi Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 6th-highest of the 16 schools in Helston with published results, and 8,950th of 14,452 across England. It was 86% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
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
Wendron Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Wendron Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in Cornwall and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 86% in reading and 100% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Wendron Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 15 families put Wendron Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 35 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 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 Wendron Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Wendron Church of England Primary School are Trannack Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 63% reading, 25% maths); Boskenwyn Community Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 67% reading, 47% maths); Parc Eglos School (2.2 miles, Requires improvement, 67% reading, 67% maths); and St Michael's Church of England Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 74% reading, 65% maths).
Wendron Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Trannack Primary SchoolBoskenwyn Community Primary SchoolParc Eglos SchoolSt Michael's Church of England Primary School
The trust
Wendron Church of England Primary School is one of 21 schools run by Kernow Learning Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
67 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Wendron Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 91% would recommend the school, 96% say their child is happy there and 83% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (83%).
Who goes there
6.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 15 pupils (14.3%) received SEN support and 1 (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 a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Wendron Church of England Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (sw-bound), 120 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cornwall (14).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Wendron Church of England Primary School issued 1 suspension, 1 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
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Wendron Church of England Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in September 2022. Before that, as Wendron Church of England Primary School (URN 144004), it was rated Inadequate in October 2021.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The school creates a calm, purposeful learning environment where pupils love coming to school and work hard. Teachers have high expectations and pupils rise to meet them, achieving well in reading, phonics and core subjects. Beyond academics, the school offers outstanding enrichment including sailing, horse riding, and links to schools in Uganda, with a strong focus on helping disadvantaged pupils access these opportunities.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional behaviour and personal development - pupils are kind, respectful, and have warm relationships with staff
- Outstanding early years provision with high-quality interactions and precisely matched learning
- Highly effective reading and phonics teaching with strong support for pupils who fall behind
- Ambitious curriculum with excellent teacher training and subject knowledge
- Outstanding pastoral care and enrichment experiences designed particularly to benefit disadvantaged pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils struggle to remember previous learning in the wider curriculum, making it harder to connect ideas and build deeper understanding over time
- Need to continue addressing gaps in pupils' knowledge across the wider curriculum to ensure rich, secure understanding by end of Key Stage 2
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sailing, horse riding, tree planting project, school links to Uganda, breakfast provision, after-school provision
Wendron Church of England Primary School is a friendly, inclusive school where pupils flourish academically and personally. Since joining Kernow Learning Multi Academy Trust in 2022, the school has been transformed and now provides an ambitious curriculum with outstanding provision beyond academics.
At a Glance
6.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
67 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 86% to 80% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 100% to 67% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 86% to 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.3
Avg class size
21.0
Infant (KS1)
31.5
KS2
4
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 Wendron Church of England Primary School
Term dates
Wendron Church of England 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 Wendron Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Wendron Church of England 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.
0 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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Wendron Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
86%
Available places
102 pupils
119 places
17 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
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
15
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
15.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
105
Total Pupils
44
Boys
61
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
17.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,878
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,856
Per pupil
£631k
Total funding
£9k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.1%
Overall absence
2.2%
Persistent absence
93
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Wendron Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Wendron Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Wendron Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 80% reached the expected standard in reading and 67% did so in maths.
What is Wendron Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wendron Church of England Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in September 2022. Before that, as Wendron Church of England Primary School (URN 144004), it was rated Inadequate in October 2021.
What is the catchment area for Wendron Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Wendron Church of England 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 Wendron Church of England Primary School?
Wendron Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 86% of its 119 places.
How big are the classes at Wendron Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Wendron Church of England Primary School average 26.3 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 Wendron Church of England Primary School?
Wendron Church of England Primary School has around 105 pupils on roll. 7% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Wendron Church of England Primary School?
3.1% of sessions were missed at Wendron Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 2.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Wendron Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Cornwall's coordinated admissions process, naming Wendron Church of England 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 Wendron Church of England 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. 0 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 Wendron Church of England Primary School?
Wendron Church of England Primary School is at Wendron, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 0PX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)