Launceston College

Academy converter · Secondary school · Launceston, Cornwall
PL15 9JR
Composite score
60.0

Launceston College at a glance

Located in Launceston, Cornwall, Launceston College is a secondary school, classified by the DfE as an academy converter. The school educates roughly 1,280 pupils aged 11 to 18. Ofsted judged the school to be 'Good' at its most recent inspection. The school's average Attainment 8 score in the latest GCSE results was 48.0 — broadly in line with the national average (national average: 46). Its Attainment 8 score has risen by 2.0 points year on year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it in the top 38% of secondary schools nationally.

55% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, above the national average of about 45%. 68% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.

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#1,198
National rank
#102
In South West
#9
In Cornwall
Top 38%
Nationally

Performance (KS4 GCSE)

Attainment 8 score
48.0
National avg ≈ 46
Progress 8 score
% achieving 9–5 in English & Maths
55%
% achieving 9–4 in English & Maths
68%
% EBacc grade 5+
25%
EBacc average points score
4.36

Ofsted judgements

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Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective?
Yes
Sixth form provision
Good

School profile

Pupils on roll 1,280 % FSM ever-6 23.9% % EAL 6.6% Age range 11–18 Gender Mixed

Location

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