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Falmouth School
Trescobeas Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4LH, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.1 / 100
Bottom 47%
Better than 47% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
893
Capacity
1,344
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
66%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 48.3, placing it in the top 37% nationally. Approximately 70% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, although only 25% enter the EBacc. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 71% recommending the school, and about 40% of students progress to university, including 15% to top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 23 April 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 48.3 | Top 37% 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%. | 70% | Top 39% 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%. | 47% | Top 43% 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%. | 25% | Bottom 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%. | 17% | Bottom 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%. | 40% | 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%. | 15% | Average |
Based on 68 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (251 responses)
★★★★★3.5
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
Good range of subjects
86%
My child feels safe
84%
School has high expectations
77%
My child makes good progress
75%
Progress is communicated
75%
My child is happy
74%
Behaviour is good
73%
I'd recommend this school
71%
School keeps me informed
65%
School supports development
63%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.2%
White Other4.4%
Mixed Other1.3%
Black African0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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50.15797, -5.09522 · TR11 4LH
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN137223
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.falmouthschool.net
Frequently asked questions
What is Falmouth School rated by Ofsted?
Falmouth School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 April 2025.
Is Falmouth School a good school?
Falmouth School scores 47.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 47% 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 Falmouth School?
Based on 251 Ofsted Parent View responses, Falmouth School receives a satisfaction score of 70% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Falmouth School in GCSEs?
Falmouth School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.3. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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