The short version
Average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.8 vs national 43.8)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.8
1.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
36%
6.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
18%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.33
Band 4Source: 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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 209 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 107 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,148
- Capacity
- 71%
- FSM
- 26%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- SOUTH EAST CORNWALL MULTI ACADEMY REGIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mr Dan Wendon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Luxstowe, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3EA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Liskeard School and Community College a selective school?
No. Liskeard School and Community College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Liskeard School and Community College?
Liskeard School and Community College currently has 1,148 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Liskeard School and Community College take?
Liskeard School and Community College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Liskeard School and Community College?
Liskeard School and Community College is in Liskeard, PL14 3EA, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Liskeard School and Community College have a sixth form?
Yes, Liskeard School and Community College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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