This a very small school compared to others of the same type. It serves a rural area on the Lizard Peninsula. Its pupils come from a variety of backgrounds. Numbers have fall en in recent years. The proportion of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is well above average, and some of these have particular social and emotional difficulties. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for free school meals is slightly above the national average. Nearly all of the pupils are White British, with a very small number coming from other ethnic backgrounds. The proportion of pupils who join the school other than in the Early Years Foundation Stage is much higher than usual. Since the last inspection, a pre-school unit has been opened on site. This is run independently of the school and was not part of this inspection. Pupils in the school are currently taught in two classes. One class accommodates Early Years Foundation Stage children and Years 1 and 2 pupils and one class accommodates pupils in Years 3 to 6. Building work has just been completed to provide a new class for the younger pupils. As well as enhancing classroom facilities, this is designed to provide better, immediate access to outside play facilities for the Early Years Foundation Stage children. Since September 2008 the school has worked in partnership with St Martins-in-Meneage Primary School. One executive headteacher oversees the work of both schools and the expertise of some of the teachers is shared between the schools. Key Stage 2 pupils from Garras Community School visit the partner school for two afternoons a week to receive lessons in physical education, religious education and science. Currently, governors are taking steps to form a single joint consultative committee comprised of governors from both schools.