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 |
Launceston College is performing well overall, having been graded as 'Good' across all inspected areas. The school has fostered a positive environment where relationships between staff and pupils are supportive and respectful. Behaviour among students is generally good, with clear expectations set by leaders. However, there are concerns regarding a minority of pupils who struggle to meet behaviour expectations, occasionally affecting their learning. The school is noted for its inclusive approach, successfully integrating pupils with special educational needs and disabilities into all aspects of school life.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1280 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.91%
Girls: 46.09% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 129 | 111 | 240 |
| 8 | 116 | 113 | 229 |
| 9 | 135 | 121 | 256 |
| 10 | 118 | 92 | 210 |
| 11 | 133 | 117 | 250 |
| 12 | 42 | 12 | 54 |
| 13 | 17 | 24 | 41 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.8% |
| White, Other | 6.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 May 2023 | School inspection: |
| 10 Mar 2020 | School inspection |
| 12 Apr 2016 | Short inspection |
| 03 Oct 2013 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 04 Jan 2013 | Academy conversion letter |
| 28 Feb 2012 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Launceston College | |
| 28 Feb 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Jun 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 08 Jun 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 19 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 19 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Feb 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 18 Feb 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 11 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Mar 2000 | Full inspection |
| 20 Mar 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils
- Broad and ambitious curriculum for all pupils
- Significant support for pupils with SEND
- Strong focus on developing reading skills
- Effective careers education preparing pupils for future choices
- Strong leadership and management resulting in significant improvements
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils do not have sufficient opportunities to deepen their understanding
- A minority of pupils struggle to meet high behaviour expectations
- Communication with parents needs improvement
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 48 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 55.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 64.8% |
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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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 41.4 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 42.19 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B+ | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 34.4% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 44 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 22 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 39 | 31 |
Previous Years
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| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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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, North Petherwin, 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 |