The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.0
2.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
3.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
11%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.10
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 224 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 140 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,438
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 27.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- CORNWALL EDUCATION LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Miss Claire White (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2024 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2023 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Lostwithiel Road, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 1DD
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Bodmin College a selective school?
No. Bodmin College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Bodmin College's Ofsted rating?
Bodmin College was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in September 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bodmin College?
Bodmin College currently has 1,438 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bodmin College take?
Bodmin College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Bodmin College?
Bodmin College is in Bodmin, PL31 1DD, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bodmin College have a sixth form?
Yes, Bodmin College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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