The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (110% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.7
5.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
4.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
22%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.20
Band 2Source: 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
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 302 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 158 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,783
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 26.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- ATHENA LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emma Haase (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cranberry Road, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 7PP
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Camborne Science and International Academy a selective school?
No. Camborne Science and International Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Camborne Science and International Academy's Ofsted rating?
Camborne Science and International Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Camborne Science and International Academy?
Camborne Science and International Academy currently has 1,783 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Camborne Science and International Academy take?
Camborne Science and International Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Camborne Science and International Academy?
Camborne Science and International Academy is in Camborne, TR14 7PP, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Camborne Science and International Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Camborne Science and International Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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