Falmouth School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Cornwall |
| Address | Trescobeas Road, TR11 4LH |
| School Website | www.falmouthschool.net |
| Telephone | 1326372386 |
| URN | 137223 |
School Census
| Total | 945 |
| Girls/Boys | 430/515 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 45.5%/54.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 191 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 14.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 07/02/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 07/02/2023 | Requires improvement |
| 01/05/2019 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 07/02/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 01/05/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 23 April 2025 | School inspection | View |
| 07 February 2023 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 16 March 2021 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 05 November 2020 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 25 February 2020 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 01 May 2019 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 23 November 2016 | Short inspection | View |
| 19 June 2012 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 14 February 2012 | Academy conversion letter | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 51.50% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 61.50% |
| Entering EBacc | 28.40% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.39 |
| Progress 8 | -0.08 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 55% |
| Entering EBacc | 20% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.65 |
| Progress 8 | -0.41 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 49% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 66% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.27 |
| Progress 8 | -0.3 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 244 |
| As first preference | 131 |
| As second preference | 92 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 172 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 131 |
| second preference offers | 26 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 214 |
| As first preference | 122 |
| As second preference | 89 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 218 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 122 |
| second preference offers | 55 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 198 |
| As first preference | 140 |
| As second preference | 54 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 192 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 140 |
| second preference offers | 26 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 209 |
| As first preference | 139 |
| As second preference | 64 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 168 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 139 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 198 |
| As first preference | 134 |
| As second preference | 58 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 152 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 134 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 256 |
| As first preference | 167 |
| As second preference | 79 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 172 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 167 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 211 |
| As first preference | 138 |
| As second preference | 64 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 150 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 138 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 203 |
| As first preference | 151 |
| As second preference | 48 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 151 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 177 |
| As first preference | 128 |
| As second preference | 42 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 142 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 128 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 169 |
| As first preference | 121 |
| As second preference | 42 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 127 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 121 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 160 |
| As first preference | 119 |
| As second preference | 37 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 119 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 119 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 38% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 11% |
| not applicable | 53% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 40% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 24% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 12% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 25% |
| no | 75% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 2% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 30% |
| strongly disagree | 37% |
| dont know | 5% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 12% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 31% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 29% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 68% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 68% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 39% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 10% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 35% |
| no | 65% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
St Francis CofE Primary School
(0.54 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Longfield, , TR11 4SU
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth
(0.57 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Mongleath Road, , TR11 4PW