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Richard Lander School

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

personMr Stephen Mulcahy

location_onTruro, TR3 6LT

language Visit Website phone 1872273750

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

1,508

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#1 in Cornwall

#812 of 3,216 nationally

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Richard Lander School is a Community school secondary school in Truro, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Richard Lander School is a community school in Truro, Cornwall, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 1,525 pupils on roll, of whom 18% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51, placing the school #1 in Cornwall and #812 of 3,216 nationally. 55.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 30.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 9.7 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

55.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)30.6%

Entering EBacc36.40%

EBacc APS4.43

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31.30%

EBacc APS4.05

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS4.04

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.39

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc20%

EBacc APS4.7

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.33

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28%

EBacc APS4.45

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc52%

EBacc APS4.63

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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

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

03 October 2023

Inspection Report

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27 March 2018

Inspection Report

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05 March 2015

Inspection Report

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15 January 2013

Inspection Report

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20 September 2011

Inspection Report

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11 May 2010

Inspection Report

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14 February 2007

Inspection Report

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13 March 2000

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2018-03-27

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-03-05

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2010-05-11

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

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

10.1%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

5.4%(82 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 1,525 pupils. During this period, there were 154 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 10.1%, 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)	1,525	154	10.1%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,531	143	9.3%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,504	168	11.2%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,516	166	10.9%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,522	126	8.3%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,506	98	6.5%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,508	101	6.7%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,518	37	2.4%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,499	40	2.7%	4.7%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,495	32	2.1%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,498	9	0.6%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,462	22	1.5%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,459	5	0.3%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,456	33	2.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,448	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,448	26	1.8%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,450	35	2.4%	4.2%	4
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,438	19	1.3%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,440	35	2.4%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,439	37	2.6%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,396	65	4.7%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,405	45	3.2%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,408	29	2.1%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,368	42	3.1%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,369	28	2.0%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,362	42	3.1%	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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 57 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 57 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 40 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 39 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 37 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 28 pupils

Physical Disability 10 pupils

Visual Impairment 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 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.

69.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

69.0%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 agree23%

agree46%

disagree23%

don't know8%

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

strongly agree38%

agree46%

disagree15%

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

strongly agree31%

agree8%

disagree15%

strongly disagree23%

not applicable23%

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.

strongly agree38%

agree31%

disagree23%

strongly disagree8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree31%

agree31%

disagree15%

strongly disagree23%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree38%

agree46%

strongly disagree15%

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

strongly agree46%

agree38%

disagree15%

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

strongly agree54%

agree46%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree38%

agree15%

disagree15%

strongly disagree23%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes54%

no46%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

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.

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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