Launceston College
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Attainment 8 of 48.0 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 48.0
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 65%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.22
- Confidence interval:
- [0.03, 0.40]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 250 | 48.0 | — | 64.8% | 44.0% | 4.4 |
| 2023/2024 | 239 | 46.0 | +0.22 | 64.0% | 56.1% | 4.3 |
| 2022/2023 | 228 | 45.1 | -0.10 | 60.0% | 76.0% | 4.2 |
| 2021/2022 | 211 | 44.2 | -0.34 | 56.0% | 79.0% | 4.2 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Cornwall for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 139155 |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Principal Mr Matthew Thompson |
| Trust | ATHENA LEARNING TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | PL15 9JR |
| Latest pupils | 250 |
| FSM eligible | 22.2% |
Contact and identifiers
Hurdon Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9JR
http://www.launcestoncollege.ukView local authority page1566772468| DfE number | 4009 |
| UKPRN | 10039999 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 2013 |
| GIAS updated | 19 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 28 Jun 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 10 May 2023 |
| Publication date | 28 Jun 2023 |