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Liskeard School and Community College
Luxstowe, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3EA, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.3 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,148
Capacity
1,607
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
71%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 66% nationally. While 56% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, parent satisfaction is moderate at 61%. The school offers pathways to higher education, with 51% of students progressing to university, though only 12% reach top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 21 March 2013Older 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. | 42.8 | Bottom 34% 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%. | 56% | Bottom 25% 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%. | 36% | Bottom 29% 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%. | 18% | Bottom 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%. | 11% | Bottom 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%. | 51% | 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%. | 12% | Average |
Based on 57 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (185 responses)
★★★★3.1
Good range of subjects
88%
Good range of extra-curricular
78%
My child feels safe
72%
School has high expectations
70%
My child is happy
68%
My child makes good progress
68%
I'd recommend this school
61%
Progress is communicated
61%
Behaviour is good
58%
School keeps me informed
54%
School responds to concerns
51%
School supports development
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.3%
White Other3.4%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Black African0.5%
Black Other0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Other0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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50.45818, -4.46377 · PL14 3EA
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is Liskeard School and Community College rated by Ofsted?
Liskeard School and Community College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 March 2013.
Is Liskeard School and Community College a good school?
Liskeard School and Community College scores 18.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% 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 Liskeard School and Community College?
Based on 185 Ofsted Parent View responses, Liskeard School and Community College receives a satisfaction score of 62% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Liskeard School and Community College in GCSEs?
Liskeard School and Community College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.8. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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