Gwinear Community Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Gwinear Community Primary School
Address: 40 Gwinear Lane, Gwinear
Town/City: Hayle
County: Cornwall
Postcode: TR27 5LA
Telephone Number: 01209 831303
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Trust: The Penwith Education Trust (pet)

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Victoria Bandara
Capacity: 120
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 106 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 88% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 7.5%

Location and administration

URN: 111846
DfE Number: 908/2227
UKPRN: 10069347
UPRN: 100041027839
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Cornwall (E06000052)
Constituency: Camborne and Redruth (E14001148)
Electoral Ward: Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East (E05013292)

Easting & Northing: 160745E, 37379N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 11' 19.09" N 5° 21' 10.89" W
Plus Code: 9C2P5JQW+FQ

External links

DfE Record: View record

Advertisement
Governors

  • Mrs Victoria Bandara - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Mrs Rebecca Barber - Governor. Appointed on 29 April 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 28 April 2028.
  • Mr Ryan Chitty - Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 November 2027.
  • Mr Lee Gardiner - Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 4 September 2026.
  • Mrs Emma Manaton - Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 November 2027.
  • Mrs Laura Peters - Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 October 2028.
  • Ms Jayne Thorley - Governor. Appointed on 12 July 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 July 2026.
  • Mrs Cathy Woolcock - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 24 October 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 October 2027.
  • Mrs Hannah Woolcock - Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 November 2027.