Looe Community Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Sunrising East Looe Looe Cornwall PL13 1NQ |
| Phone | 01503262625 |
| Reference Number | 137839 |
Looe Community Academy has shown a commitment to enhancing the educational experience of its students, focusing on personal development and safeguarding standards that are met. The school offers a broad, well-structured curriculum that supports pupils' understanding of modern Britain, including a strong relationships and health education program. However, the school faces significant challenges regarding academic achievement, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs. Many students have gaps in their knowledge, leading to underperformance at key stages. Despite early signs of improvement, particularly in some subjects, the impact of leadership initiatives is still developing, and a consistent approach to teaching is required for sustained progress.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 524 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.85%
Girls: 51.15% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 54 | 37 | 91 |
| 8 | 40 | 73 | 113 |
| 9 | 57 | 57 | 114 |
| 10 | 54 | 41 | 95 |
| 11 | 51 | 60 | 111 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| White, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Needs attention |
| > Leadership & Governance | Needs attention |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Expected standard |
| > Achievement | Needs attention |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Needs attention |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Needs attention |
| > Inclusion | Needs attention |
| Last Report Date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2026 | School inspection |
| 22 Oct 2024 | School inspection |
| 09 Jan 2019 | Short inspection |
| 08 Jul 2015 | Full inspection |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 27 Sep 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Looe Community School | |
| 27 Sep 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 19 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 19 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 14 May 2001 | Full inspection |
| 14 May 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Effective safeguarding measures create a safe environment for pupils.
- A well-structured personal development program promotes wider pupil development.
- The curriculum includes practical experiences that engage pupils with the community.
- Leaders track participation in personal development activities to ensure inclusivity.
- Most pupils display positive attitudes and conduct within a calm learning environment.
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils continue to have knowledge gaps limiting progress.
- Inconsistent teaching practices hinder pupil achievement.
- Overall attendance rates are below national averages, especially for disadvantaged pupils.
- Support for vulnerable pupils and those with SEND is not consistently effective.
- Pupils do not receive sufficient encouragement to improve reading and writing skills.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 39 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 24.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 43.2% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 50 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 28 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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