Gwinear Community Primary School

About Gwinear Community Primary School

Gwinear Community Primary School is a foundation school in Hayle, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 106 pupils on roll. It is part of The Penwith Education Trust (PET). At the end of Key Stage 2, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 7.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cornwall →

School Type

Foundation school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

106 / 120 (88%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

40 Gwinear Lane, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 5LA

Phone

01209831303

Headteacher

Lee Gardiner

Website

www.gwinear.cornwall.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

The Penwith Education Trust (PET)

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Gwinear Community Primary School?

Gwinear Community Primary School is a foundation school in Hayle, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Gwinear Community Primary School have?

Gwinear Community Primary School has 106 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Gwinear Community Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

56% of pupils at Gwinear Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Gwinear Community Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Gwinear Community Primary School is part of The Penwith Education Trust (PET).

Where is Gwinear Community Primary School?

Gwinear Community Primary School is located at 40 Gwinear Lane, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 5LA.