Launceston College
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hurdon Road Launceston Cornwall PL15 9JR |
| Phone | 01566772468 |
| Reference Number | 139155 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1337 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.78%
Girls: 46.22% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 123 | 117 | 240 |
| 8 | 148 | 132 | 280 |
| 9 | 127 | 97 | 224 |
| 10 | 136 | 125 | 261 |
| 11 | 145 | 94 | 239 |
| 12 | 25 | 29 | 54 |
| 13 | 15 | 24 | 39 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.1% |
| White, Other | 4.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| African | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-06-29 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-10 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2020-03-10 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2016-04-12 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-10-03 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2013-01-04 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Launceston College | ||
| 2012-02-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-06-08 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-05-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-02-18 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-01-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-03-20 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2012-02-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-06-08 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-05-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-02-18 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-01-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-03-20 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.22 | Unlock | Unlock |
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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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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Launceston Primary School
Long Field Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9FW |
0.2 miles |
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Windmill Hill Academy
Windmill Hill, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9AE |
0.36 miles |
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St Catherine's CofE Primary School
Moorland Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7HX |
0.74 miles |
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St Stephens Community Academy
Roydon Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8HL |
1.28 miles |
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South Petherwin Community Primary School
South Petherwin, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7LE |
2.15 miles |
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Tregadillett Primary School
Tregadillett, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7EU |
2.33 miles |
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Werrington Community Primary School
Yeolmbridge, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8TN |
2.86 miles |
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Trekenner Community Primary School
Lezant, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9PH |
3.43 miles |
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Lifton Community Academy
North Road, Lifton, Devon, PL16 0EH |
3.48 miles |
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Lewannick Community Primary School
Hawks Tor Drive, Lewannick, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7QY |
4.15 miles |
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Egloskerry Primary School
Egloskerry, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8RT |
4.32 miles |
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St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School
St Giles-on-the-Heath, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9SD |
4.58 miles |
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Coads Green Primary School
Coads Green, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7LY |
4.93 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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St Josephs School
St Stephens Hill, Cornwall, PL15 8HN |
1.07 miles |