The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.0
7.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
55%
13.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
36%
Source: 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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
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.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 155 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,525
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Head
- Mr Stephen Mulcahy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
September 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Higher Besore Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 6LT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Richard Lander School a selective school?
No. Richard Lander School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Richard Lander School's Ofsted rating?
Richard Lander School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Richard Lander School?
Richard Lander School currently has 1,525 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Richard Lander School take?
Richard Lander School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Richard Lander School?
Richard Lander School is in Truro, TR3 6LT, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Richard Lander School have a sixth form?
No, Richard Lander School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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