Helston Community College is a very large college, on three different sites, which became part of Co-operative Education Trust in June 2013. The wider Foundation Trust, of which they have been part of since in September 2009, includes partners from both higher and further education, the Diocese of Truro, a local secondary school, nine primary schools, the county council and the local careers advice provider. The college draws students from an extensive rural catchment area. The proportion of disabled students and those who have special educational needs supported by school action is above that found nationally. Those supported through school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is also above average. The percentage of student known to be eligible for the additional government funding for students known to be eligible for free school meals, those who are looked after and students with a parent of the armed services, which is called the pupil premium, is below average. The vast majority of students are from a White British background. The college had a mathematics subject inspection in May 2012. The college makes use of alternative provision for a few students at Nine Maidens Short Stay School. Helston Day Care Nursery provides childcare for up to 30 children on the same site and is reported on separately. The college meets the government’s current floor standard, which sets the minimum expectations for attainment and progress.