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Camborne Science and International Academy

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

personMrs Emma Haase

corporate_fareATHENA LEARNING TRUST

location_onCamborne, TR14 7PP

language Visit Website phone 1209712280

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,870

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Attainment 8

49.7

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GCSE Rank

#3 in Cornwall

#971 of 3,216 nationally

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Camborne Science and International Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Camborne, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Camborne Science and International Academy is an academy converter in Camborne, Cornwall, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of ATHENA LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 1,783 pupils on roll, of whom 26% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.7, placing the school #3 in Cornwall and #971 of 3,216 nationally. 46.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 24.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 22 A-level subjects. 66.4% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 40.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.2 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

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

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

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.9:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 32.3 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

49.7

Grade 5+ E&M

46.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)24.9%

Entering EBacc21.90%

EBacc APS4.21

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc6.60%

EBacc APS3.86

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc5%

EBacc APS3.48

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.35

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9%

EBacc APS3.79

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc25%

EBacc APS3.85

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.16

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS3.64

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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

88%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

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

Apprenticeships5%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

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

Apprenticeships6%

Employment6%

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)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

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

+0.2

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*18.3%

Achieving A*–A40.2%

Achieving A*–B66.4%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate94.7%

A-level subjects offered22

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.25

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate91.70%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate95.70%

2022

Avg Grade

B+

Students

Retention rate93.2%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

23 January 2024

Inspection Report

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22 March 2018

Inspection Report

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03 May 2017

Inspection Report

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22 February 2012

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-01-23

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2018-03-22

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2017-05-03

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2012-02-22

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

20.8%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

8.1%(144 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 1,783 pupils. During this period, there were 371 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 20.8%, 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)	1,783	371	20.8%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,798	789	43.9%	7.8%	3
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,780	872	49.0%	7.4%	3
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,825	854	46.8%	7.1%	5
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,876	1250	66.6%	8.2%	21
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,837	156	8.5%	6.6%	5
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,870	108	5.8%	6.4%	5
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,886	107	5.7%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,791	59	3.3%	4.7%	4
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,802	63	3.5%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,802	35	1.9%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,684	32	1.9%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,692	13	0.8%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,715	49	2.9%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,606	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,606	27	1.7%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,613	53	3.3%	4.2%	5
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,512	36	2.4%	3.1%	2
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,532	28	1.8%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,562	34	2.2%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,445	27	1.9%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,458	18	1.2%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,488	32	2.2%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,375	14	1.0%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,391	24	1.7%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,413	12	0.8%	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.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 44 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 42 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 41 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 40 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 37 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 12 pupils

Physical Disability 8 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Profound & Multiple Learning 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.

56.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

66.0%Positive

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

14.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree22%

agree42%

disagree21%

strongly disagree11%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree15%

agree43%

disagree23%

strongly disagree14%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree17%

agree23%

disagree21%

strongly disagree26%

don't know2%

not applicable10%

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

yes22%

no78%

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

strongly agree12%

agree16%

disagree22%

strongly disagree43%

dont know7%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree43%

agree38%

disagree10%

strongly disagree5%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree27%

agree41%

disagree15%

strongly disagree12%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree22%

agree43%

disagree22%

strongly disagree11%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree30%

agree61%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree40%

agree54%

disagree3%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree16%

agree29%

disagree22%

strongly disagree23%

don't know10%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes47%

no53%

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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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