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Callington Community College
Launceston Road, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 7DR, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
44.5 / 100
Bottom 45%
Better than 45% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
862
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.0, placing it in the top 61% of schools nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 69%, which is commendable, though only 41% reach grade 5 or above. Additionally, nearly half of the students progress to university, although the proportion attending top-third universities is relatively low at 6%.
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Last inspected: 10 January 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. | 44.0 | Bottom 39% 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%. | 69% | Top 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%. | 41% | Bottom 42% 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%. | 45% | Top 27% 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%. | 35% | Top 27% 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%. | 48% | 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%. | 6% | Below avg |
Based on 48 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.4%
White Other5.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
Mixed Other0.5%
Black African0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Other0.1%
Location
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50.50669, -4.31149 · PL17 7DR
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN143649
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.callingtoncc.net
Frequently asked questions
What is Callington Community College rated by Ofsted?
Callington Community College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 January 2023.
Is Callington Community College a good school?
Callington Community College scores 44.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 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 Callington Community College in GCSEs?
Callington Community College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.0. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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