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Torpoint Community College
Trevol Road, Torpoint, Cornwall, PL11 2NH, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.0 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
739
Capacity
1,141
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
65%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 76% nationally. However, only 56% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and parent satisfaction is relatively low, with just 29% recommending the school. The percentage of students progressing to university stands at 52%, with 11% attending top-third institutions, indicating a mixed picture for post-secondary outcomes.
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Last inspected: 27 November 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 41.0 | Bottom 25% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 56% | Bottom 25% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 38% | Bottom 34% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 47% | Top 39% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 27% | Top 39% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 52% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 11% | Below avg |
Based on 27 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (31 responses)
★★★★★1.5
My child makes good progress
48%
Good range of subjects
45%
School has high expectations
42%
Good range of extra-curricular
39%
My child is happy
32%
I'd recommend this school
29%
Progress is communicated
29%
My child feels safe
26%
School keeps me informed
26%
School supports development
23%
Behaviour is good
19%
School responds to concerns
16%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.5%
White Other7.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Other1.1%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed Other0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Black African0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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50.37644, -4.20603 · PL11 2NH
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN112041
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.torpoint.cornwall.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Torpoint Community College rated by Ofsted?
Torpoint Community College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 November 2012.
Is Torpoint Community College a good school?
Torpoint Community College scores 7.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Torpoint Community College?
Based on 31 Ofsted Parent View responses, Torpoint Community College receives a satisfaction score of 29% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Torpoint Community College in GCSEs?
Torpoint Community College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.0. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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