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Torpoint Community College

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personDr Jeremy Plumb

corporate_fareTorpoint and Rame Co-operative Trust

location_onTorpoint, PL11 2NH

language Visit Website phone 1752812511

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

752

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#28 in Cornwall

#2,404 of 3,216 nationally

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Torpoint Community College is a Foundation school secondary school in Torpoint, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Torpoint Community College is a foundation school in Torpoint, Cornwall, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of Torpoint and Rame Co-operative Trust. The school has approximately 739 pupils on roll, of whom 25% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41, placing the school #28 in Cornwall and #2,404 of 3,216 nationally. 37.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 13.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 11 A-level subjects. 22.5% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 7.0% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.51 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 12.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

37.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)13.9%

Entering EBacc47.40%

EBacc APS3.76

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.47

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc33.80%

EBacc APS3.76

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.34

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13%

EBacc APS3.49

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29%

EBacc APS3.95

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc25%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14%

EBacc APS3.56

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.28

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10%

EBacc APS3.47

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships10%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships12%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.51

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*1.4%

Achieving A*–A7.0%

Achieving A*–B22.5%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate80.0%

A-level subjects offered11

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.21

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate81.30%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate80.00%

2022

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate87.5%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

06 July 2022

Inspection Report

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07 March 2017

Inspection Report

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27 November 2012

Inspection Report

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30 March 2011

Inspection Report

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17 September 2009

Inspection Report

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05 December 2007

Inspection Report

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20 September 2006

Inspection Report

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01 November 2004

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2017-03-07

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2012-11-27

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2011-03-30

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

10.8%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

5.5%(41 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 739 pupils. During this period, there were 80 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 10.8%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	739	80	10.8%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	746	101	13.5%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	740	58	7.8%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	748	41	5.5%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	756	48	6.3%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	747	16	2.1%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	752	24	3.2%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	756	18	2.4%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	707	44	6.2%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	712	20	2.8%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	717	15	2.1%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	685	7	1.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	684	7	1.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	683	36	5.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	647	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	647	5	0.8%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	654	7	1.1%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	636	12	1.9%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	641	17	2.7%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	646	7	1.1%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	619	11	1.8%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	619	12	1.9%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	623	10	1.6%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	615	13	2.1%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	622	16	2.6%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	631	11	1.7%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 34 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 22 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 21 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 19 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

Physical Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

37.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

26.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

8.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree7%

agree15%

disagree19%

strongly disagree52%

don't know7%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree4%

agree22%

disagree30%

strongly disagree37%

don't know7%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree11%

agree7%

disagree15%

strongly disagree44%

don't know11%

not applicable11%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes52%

no48%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree14%

agree7%

disagree29%

strongly disagree50%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree15%

agree30%

disagree11%

strongly disagree30%

don't know15%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree15%

agree30%

disagree26%

strongly disagree19%

don't know11%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree11%

agree15%

disagree52%

strongly disagree22%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree4%

agree33%

disagree22%

strongly disagree22%

don't know19%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree11%

agree33%

disagree11%

strongly disagree26%

don't know19%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree11%

agree11%

disagree22%

strongly disagree48%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes30%

no70%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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