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Richard Lander School
Higher Besore Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 6LT, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.0 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 72% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,525
Capacity
1,523
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 51.0, this school demonstrates solid academic performance, placing it in the top 26% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 88% recommending the school, indicating a positive community atmosphere. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 36%, which may be a consideration for families prioritizing a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 5 March 2015Older 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. | 51.0 | Top 26% 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%. | 72% | Top 34% 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%. | 55% | Top 25% 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%. | 36% | 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 |
Parent View (17 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child feels safe
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
Behaviour is good
88%
I'd recommend this school
88%
School supports development
88%
School has high expectations
88%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Asian Other1.4%
White Other1.4%
Mixed Other1.2%
Black African0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Other0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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50.25979, -5.10287 · TR3 6LT
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN112055
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.richardlander.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Richard Lander School rated by Ofsted?
Richard Lander School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 March 2015.
Is Richard Lander School a good school?
Richard Lander School scores 72.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 28% 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 Richard Lander School?
Based on 17 Ofsted Parent View responses, Richard Lander School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Richard Lander School in GCSEs?
Richard Lander School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.0. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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