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Launceston College

State school · Launceston, PL15 9JR
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,280 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,280 ·
Local authority
Cornwall Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Principal Mr Matthew Thompson

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

St Catherine's CofE Primary School 11 %
Tregadillett Primary School 10 %
St Stephens Community Academy 10 %
Windmill Hill Academy 10 %
Other 6 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Lewannick Community Primary School 5 %
Egloskerry Primary School 5 %
South Petherwin Community Primary School 5 %
Lifton Community Academy 5 %
St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School 5 %
Werrington Community Primary School 4 %
North Petherwin School 4 %
Trekenner Community Primary School 4 %
Stoke Climsland School 3 %
Boyton Community Primary School 3 %
Warbstow Primary Academy 3 %
Clawton Primary School 2 %
Coads Green Primary School 2 %
Altarnun Primary School 2 %
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Upton Cross Academy 1 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
60%
LA avg.
55%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
50.6%
LA avg.
39.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
39.89
LA avg.
34.70
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
77
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.25 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
0 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,280
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Hurdon Road
Launceston
Cornwall
PL15 9JR
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Telephone: 01566 772468

Email: secretary@launceston-college.cornwall.sch.uk

Website: http://www.launceston-college.cornwall.sch.uk

Local authority: Cornwall Council

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School data & information Launceston College Hurdon Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9JR
1,280 Pupil numbers
22.2 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
6 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
77 Number of teachers
27 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
50.6%
LA avg.
39.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
46.00
LA avg.
43.80
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.22 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 65 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 7
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 62 7
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 228 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 104 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 120 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 70 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 227 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 226 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 7
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 62 7
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 62 7
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 78 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
27.6%
LA avg.
15.4%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
39.89
LA avg.
34.70
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Psychology GCE A level 13 A
Physics GCE A level 6 B
Mathematics GCE A level 15 A
Geography GCE A level 6 A
English Literature GCE A level 7 B
Chemistry GCE A level 10 B
Biology GCE A level 13 A
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 7 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 9 B

Entry and exit data

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Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Launceston College is a mainstream school with a SEN unit. Their SEN unit has a capacity of 17 and has 16 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

Launceston College's SEN Dept consists of a team of four SEN teachers, 30+ LSAs in a suite of four rooms. All pupils are tested on arrival for a reading and spelling age and, if deemed necessary, are extracted from mainstream classes for English and Maths to join the SN group of 15 - 20 pupils. Additional individual sessions (SLD) are offered for spelling, grammar and organisational skills. Reading is taught from scratch on the Beacon Reading Program for those pupils who have a reading age of under eight years. There are 55 Statements on the SEN Register, plus 94 children at School Action Plus stage. There are thirteen children in the Castle Area Resource Base whose needs are more specialised and who are looked after by a team of four teachers and three LSAs.

1.25 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
0 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay Yes
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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