Education and Recreation
It has one small primary school: St Mawgan-in-Pydar Primary School. Secondary education is provided by schools in Newquay.
There are two local cricket teams which play Sunday friendlies, the Vale of Lanherne C.C. and St Mawgan C.C.
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