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Launceston College
Hurdon Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9JR, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.2 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,280
Capacity
1,400
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE results, where it ranks in the top 38% nationally for Attainment 8 scores. Approximately 68% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while nearly half progress to university, with 20% attending top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate of 44% may indicate room for growth in encouraging a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 10 May 2023Quality 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. | 48.0 | Top 38% 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%. | 68% | Top 44% 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%. | 44% | Top 24% 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%. | 36% | Top 24% 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%. | 49% | 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%. | 20% | Average |
Based on 69 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.8%
White Other6.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Mixed Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Black African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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50.62949, -4.35663 · PL15 9JR
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN139155
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.launcestoncollege.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Launceston College rated by Ofsted?
Launceston College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 May 2023.
Is Launceston College a good school?
Launceston College scores 55.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Launceston College in GCSEs?
Launceston College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.0. 68% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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