The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.3
4.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
4.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
25%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
E
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.24
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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
77%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
8%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 147 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 57 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 893
- Capacity
- 66%
- FSM
- 22.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- THE ROSELAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Guest (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2023 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
November 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Trescobeas Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4LH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Francis CofE Primary School
Primary · 870m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth
Primary · 914m away
Falmouth Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Marlborough School
Primary · 1.7km away
Penryn College
Secondary · 1.7km away
King Charles Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Penryn Junior School
Primary · 1.9km away
Penryn Primary Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Falmouth School a selective school?
No. Falmouth School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Falmouth School's Ofsted rating?
Falmouth School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Falmouth School?
Falmouth School currently has 893 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Falmouth School take?
Falmouth School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Falmouth School?
Falmouth School is in Falmouth, TR11 4LH, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Falmouth School have a sixth form?
Yes, Falmouth School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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