The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.0
0.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
0.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
45%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.13
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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
75%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
9%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 174 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 68 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 862
- FSM
- 25%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Wendy Ainsworth
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Launceston Road, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 7DR
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Callington Community College's Ofsted rating?
Callington Community College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Callington Community College?
Callington Community College currently has 862 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Callington Community College take?
Callington Community College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Callington Community College?
Callington Community College is in Callington, PL17 7DR, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Callington Community College have a sixth form?
Yes, Callington Community College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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