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Looe Community Academy
Sunrising, East Looe, Looe, Cornwall, PL13 1NQ, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.9 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
524
Capacity
610
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a Good Ofsted rating since 2015, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 83% nationally. However, only 50% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, which may be a consideration for parents. Parental satisfaction appears to be relatively low, with only 37% of parents recommending the school based on feedback.
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Last inspected: 8 July 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. | 39.0 | Bottom 17% 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%. | 50% | Bottom 13% 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%. | 24% | Bottom 8% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 30% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 30% UK |
Parent View (174 responses)
★★★★★2.2
Good range of extra-curricular
74%
Good range of subjects
65%
My child feels safe
60%
My child is happy
49%
Progress is communicated
48%
School keeps me informed
45%
My child makes good progress
43%
School has high expectations
42%
I'd recommend this school
37%
School responds to concerns
33%
School supports development
31%
Behaviour is good
29%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
White Other1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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50.36494, -4.44996 · PL13 1NQ
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN137839
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.looe.cornwall.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Looe Community Academy rated by Ofsted?
Looe Community Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 July 2015.
Is Looe Community Academy a good school?
Looe Community Academy scores 7.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% 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 Looe Community Academy?
Based on 174 Ofsted Parent View responses, Looe Community Academy receives a satisfaction score of 44% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Looe Community Academy in GCSEs?
Looe Community Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.0. 50% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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