The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.0
2.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
4.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
47%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.51
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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
10%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 126 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 68 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 739
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 24.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- Torpoint and Rame Co-operative Trust
- Head
- Dr Jeremy Plumb (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2007 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
November 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Trevol Road, Torpoint, Cornwall, PL11 2NH
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is Torpoint Community College a selective school?
No. Torpoint Community College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Torpoint Community College's Ofsted rating?
Torpoint Community College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Torpoint Community College?
Torpoint Community College currently has 739 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Torpoint Community College take?
Torpoint Community College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Torpoint Community College?
Torpoint Community College is in Torpoint, PL11 2NH, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Torpoint Community College have a sixth form?
Yes, Torpoint Community College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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