# Halwin School — Helston, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.6/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mrs Alexandra Carr

## Contact

- **Address:** Porkellis, Helston, Cornwall
- **Phone:** 01209 860329
- **Website:** https://halwin.croftymat.org
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/helston/halwin-school-18296

## About

A small rural school with a kind and caring atmosphere, close partnership with parents and the local community, and a focus on outdoor space for children to play, explore and learn.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Sep 2023
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Requires Improvement — Sep 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Requires Improvement — Sep 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Requires Improvement — Sep 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Sep 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Requires Improvement — Sep 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — A Small School with a BIG Heart: We absolutely love Halwin School! From the moment our child started, they've been made to feel welcome and included. The CARE values are something we're really proud of and it's clear they're taken seriously by the entire school community. *(Jan 2022)*
- **4/5** — Mixed Feelings: We've been really happy with the teaching and the atmosphere at Halwin School, but we've had some issues with the communication from the office staff. We've also found the extracurricular activities to be a bit limited compared to some other schools. *(Sep 2021)*
- **5/5** — Wonderful School!: We were so sad to leave Halwin School when our child moved up to secondary school, but we're still in touch with the teachers and staff who were so supportive during their time at the school. The facilities are excellent and the curriculum is engaging and fun. *(Jun 2020)*

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