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Callington Community College

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

personMrs Wendy Ainsworth

corporate_fareWESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST

location_onCallington, PL17 7DR

language Visit Website phone 1579383292

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

866

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#16 in Cornwall

#1,939 of 3,216 nationally

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

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School Summary

Callington Community College is an academy converter in Callington, Cornwall, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST. The school has approximately 862 pupils on roll, of whom 25% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44, placing the school #16 in Cornwall and #1,939 of 3,216 nationally. 40.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 13.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 16 A-level subjects. 33.8% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 15.6% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.13 — students made below-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 20.3:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 13.9 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

40.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)13.2%

Entering EBacc44.70%

EBacc APS3.99

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.28

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36.60%

EBacc APS3.6

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.29

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc30%

EBacc APS3.49

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10%

EBacc APS3.7

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.5

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc55%

EBacc APS3.61

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc20%

EBacc APS3.71

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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)75%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

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

Apprenticeships7%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

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

Apprenticeships7%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships7%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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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

-0.13

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*6.5%

Achieving A*–A15.6%

Achieving A*–B33.8%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate90.5%

A-level subjects offered16

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.2

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate75.00%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate78.10%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate92.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

10 January 2023

Inspection Report

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24 September 2019

Inspection Report

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14 June 2017

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2023-01-10

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-09-24

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

2017-06-14

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-03-18

Exempt School Inspection Legacy

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

2012-01-31

None Legacy

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Outstanding

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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

12.2%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

5.5%(47 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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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 862 pupils. During this period, there were 105 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 12.2%, 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)	862	105	12.2%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	857	133	15.5%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	878	126	14.4%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	890	158	17.8%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	898	146	16.3%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	871	114	13.1%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	866	108	12.5%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	866	101	11.7%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	843	34	4.0%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	851	41	4.8%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	856	45	5.3%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	898	43	4.8%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	903	19	2.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	900	37	4.1%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Summer term)	930	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	930	15	1.6%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	924	41	4.4%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	984	6	0.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	996	18	1.8%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	997	78	7.8%	3.8%	7
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,075	42	3.9%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,086	24	2.2%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,099	18	1.6%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,225	16	1.3%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,231	25	2.0%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 58 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 39 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 37 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 15 pupils

Physical Disability 8 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 3 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 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.

79.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

82.0%Positive

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

24.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree20%

agree53%

disagree15%

strongly disagree8%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree16%

agree35%

disagree30%

strongly disagree11%

don't know8%

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

strongly agree30%

agree27%

disagree12%

strongly disagree11%

don't know4%

not applicable16%

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

yes19%

no81%

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

strongly agree26%

agree33%

disagree22%

strongly disagree15%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree32%

agree48%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

don't know8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree35%

agree46%

disagree11%

strongly disagree5%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree32%

agree49%

disagree14%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree29%

agree58%

disagree8%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree40%

agree54%

disagree1%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree25%

agree44%

disagree13%

strongly disagree8%

don't know11%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes77%

no23%

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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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