The short version
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2025
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Further education
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Ages
- 16–99
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Head
- Mr Rob Bosworth (Principal & Ceo)
Provisions
- Boarding
- College / FE residential accommodation
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Outstanding
15 official reports linked on this page, including 14 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
February 2022 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Curriculum and development visit
March 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Curriculum and development visit
November 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Reinspection
March 2005 | Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Corporate Headquarters, Tregonissey Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4DJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPoltair School
Secondary · 400m away
Carclaze Community Primary School
Primary · 708m away
Sandy Hill Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Mount Charles School
Primary · 1.3km away
Penrice Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Bishop Bronescombe CofE School
Primary · 1.8km away
Sky Primary and Eden Project Nursery
Primary · 2.2km away
Charlestown Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Cornwall College's Ofsted rating?
Cornwall College was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
What ages does Cornwall College take?
Cornwall College caters for pupils aged 16 to 99. It is classified as a 16 plus school.
Where is Cornwall College?
Cornwall College is in St Austell, PL25 4DJ, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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