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Bodmin College
Lostwithiel Road, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 1DD, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
6.8 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,438
Capacity
1,550
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.0, the school performs in the top 49% of UK schools, indicating solid academic achievement. However, it recently received an Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement," and only 37% of parents would recommend it, suggesting areas for growth in satisfaction and overall performance. While 41% of students progress to university, the low EBacc entry of 11% may raise concerns about the breadth of the curriculum offered.
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Last inspected: 1 October 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 46.0 | Top 49% 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%. | 63% | Bottom 42% 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%. | 45% | Top 46% 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%. | 11% | Bottom 18% 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%. | 9% | Bottom 18% 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%. | 41% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 9% | Below avg |
Based on 92 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (257 responses)
★★★★★2.5
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
Good range of subjects
70%
Behaviour is good
64%
School has high expectations
63%
My child feels safe
62%
School keeps me informed
49%
My child is happy
48%
My child makes good progress
46%
Progress is communicated
39%
I'd recommend this school
37%
School responds to concerns
35%
School supports development
35%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.0%
White Other4.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed Other1.2%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Black African0.4%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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50.45976, -4.71122 · PL31 1DD
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN136383
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.bodmincollege.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Bodmin College rated by Ofsted?
Bodmin College was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2024.
Is Bodmin College a good school?
Bodmin College scores 6.8/100 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 Bodmin College?
Based on 257 Ofsted Parent View responses, Bodmin College receives a satisfaction score of 50% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Bodmin College in GCSEs?
Bodmin College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.0. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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