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Launceston College

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

personPrincipal Mrs Jenn Burn

corporate_fareATHENA LEARNING TRUST

location_onLaunceston, PL15 9JR

language Visit Website phone 1566772468

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,389

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#9 in Cornwall

#1,218 of 3,216 nationally

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Launceston College is a Academy converter secondary school in Launceston, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Launceston College is an academy converter in Launceston, 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 1,280 pupils on roll, of whom 24% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48, placing the school #9 in Cornwall and #1,218 of 3,216 nationally. 55.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 23.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 17 A-level subjects. 69.1% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 40.0% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.76 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. 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 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 5 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 14.0 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

55.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)23.2%

Entering EBacc44.00%

EBacc APS4.36

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc56.10%

EBacc APS4.31

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.10

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc76%

EBacc APS4.21

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.34

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc79%

EBacc APS4.18

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc64%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.27

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc73%

EBacc APS4.09

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc77%

EBacc APS3.94

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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

90%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships10%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

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

Apprenticeships7%

Employment10%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

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

Apprenticeships7%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment6%

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

+0.76

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils do significantly better than expected at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*17.3%

Achieving A*–A40.0%

Achieving A*–B69.1%

VA Banding Well above average

Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered17

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.62

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils do significantly better than expected at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate78.40%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate80.00%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

10 May 2023

Inspection Report

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10 March 2020

Inspection Report

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12 April 2016

Inspection Report

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03 October 2013

Inspection Report

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04 January 2013

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-05-10

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2016-04-12

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2012-02-28

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2009-05-19

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

15.5%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

5.1%(65 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

3pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,280 pupils. During this period, there were 198 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 15.5%, 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)	1,280	198	15.5%	7.3%	3
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,285	161	12.5%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,293	286	22.1%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,337	553	41.4%	7.1%	7
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,354	579	42.8%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,379	179	13.0%	6.6%	3
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,389	200	14.4%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,416	290	20.5%	5.9%	3
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,367	75	5.5%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,376	96	7.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,384	59	4.3%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,364	21	1.5%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,365	9	0.7%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,367	17	1.2%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,267	1	0.1%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,267	8	0.6%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,283	0	0.0%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,284	1	0.1%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,293	0	0.0%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,306	1	0.1%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,259	5	0.4%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,267	3	0.2%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,268	3	0.2%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,242	1	0.1%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,250	0	0.0%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,260	0	0.0%	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 37 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 33 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 32 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 11 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 7 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 6 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 4 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 2 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.

5.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

14.0%Positive

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

5.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree12%

agree29%

disagree29%

strongly disagree23%

don't know7%

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

agree8%

disagree24%

strongly disagree64%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree1%

agree7%

disagree9%

strongly disagree81%

don't know1%

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

yes35%

no65%

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

disagree8%

strongly disagree92%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree20%

agree39%

disagree17%

strongly disagree17%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree1%

agree16%

disagree36%

strongly disagree43%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

agree16%

disagree27%

strongly disagree57%

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

agree33%

disagree33%

strongly disagree28%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree8%

agree55%

disagree16%

strongly disagree13%

don't know8%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree1%

agree4%

disagree20%

strongly disagree72%

don't know3%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes4%

no96%

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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.

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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