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Bodmin College

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,564

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#11 in Cornwall

#1,557 of 3,216 nationally

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Bodmin College is a Academy converter secondary school in Bodmin, serving ages 11-18. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Bodmin College is an academy converter in Bodmin, Cornwall, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of CORNWALL EDUCATION LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 1,438 pupils on roll, of whom 28% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46, placing the school #11 in Cornwall and #1,557 of 3,216 nationally. 45.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 21.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 20 A-level subjects. 44.1% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 13.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.1 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

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 14.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 3.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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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

45.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)21.9%

Entering EBacc11.30%

EBacc APS3.78

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.44

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc6.50%

EBacc APS3.08

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.61

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc8%

EBacc APS2.88

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.6

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9%

EBacc APS3.2

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc6%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.36

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10%

EBacc APS3.41

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.35

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc15%

EBacc APS3.37

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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%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

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

Apprenticeships2%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

86%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

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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

-0.1

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*5.1%

Achieving A*–A13.2%

Achieving A*–B44.1%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate93.0%

A-level subjects offered20

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.02

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate80.00%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate95.70%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate97.1%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

01 October 2024

Inspection Report

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26 April 2023

Inspection Report

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23 November 2021

Inspection Report

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22 November 2017

Inspection Report

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28 January 2014

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-10-01

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

2021-11-23

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2017-11-22

S5 Inspection Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2014-01-28

None Legacy

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

2.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.3%(18 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 1,438 pupils. During this period, there were 32 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.2%, which is below 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)	1,438	32	2.2%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,458	62	4.3%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,517	109	7.2%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,558	129	8.3%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,561	127	8.1%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,529	109	7.1%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,564	92	5.9%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,588	93	5.9%	5.9%	3
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,532	60	3.9%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,555	67	4.3%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,554	54	3.5%	4.4%	3
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,502	77	5.1%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,518	9	0.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,523	58	3.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,470	2	0.1%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,470	38	2.6%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,462	57	3.9%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,392	46	3.3%	3.1%	3
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,421	40	2.8%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,438	57	4.0%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,419	47	3.3%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,446	37	2.6%	3.0%	2
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,462	60	4.1%	3.7%	5
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,483	35	2.4%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,519	58	3.8%	3.3%	3
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,547	45	2.9%	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 94 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 74 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 50 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 45 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 37 pupils

Physical Disability 11 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 6 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 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.

38.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

51.0%Positive

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

11.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree10%

agree41%

disagree27%

strongly disagree15%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree10%

agree31%

disagree30%

strongly disagree26%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree9%

agree20%

disagree26%

strongly disagree29%

don't know5%

not applicable11%

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

yes29%

no71%

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

strongly agree5%

agree11%

disagree24%

strongly disagree53%

dont know7%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree22%

agree34%

disagree20%

strongly disagree14%

don't know11%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree10%

agree32%

disagree24%

strongly disagree22%

don't know12%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree7%

agree26%

disagree31%

strongly disagree33%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree11%

agree51%

disagree20%

strongly disagree15%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree22%

agree63%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree6%

agree20%

disagree28%

strongly disagree34%

don't know12%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes27%

no73%

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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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