Launceston College
Hurdon Road, Launceston, PL15 9JROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Launceston College is a secondary school in Launceston for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 295 schools in Cornwall. It ranks 5th of 31 secondary schools in Cornwall. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 May 2023, report published 28 June 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 May 2023
Relationships between staff and pupils are typically warm and mutually respectful. Pupils value the support they receive from staff. Most pupils attend school regularly and are punctual at the start of the school day and to lessons. Pupils know exactly how they are expected to behave at school. Most pupils meet the very high expectations that leaders have of them. Staff and pupils alike say that behaviour has improved recently so that they can concentrate on learning. Bullying is uncommon. Some pupils and parents are unsure how bullying is dealt with if it does occur. However, most agree that bullying is stopped promptly. Many pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), take part in clubs and activities. There are many opportunities for pupils to develop their sporting talent and for outdoor education in particular. Pupils attending the specially resourced provision for pupils with SEND (specially resourced provision) are included in all aspects of school life. They take up leadership roles and attend clubs alongside their peers. There are also adapted activities available to provide extra support to those who would not otherwise be able to take part.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes, teaching does not allow pupils to deepen their understanding. Pupils do not have sufficient time to apply what they have learned. Consequently, they do not always learn well. Leaders need to ensure that the curriculum enables pupils to apply their knowledge over time and in a variety of contexts.
- A minority of pupils find it challenging to meet the high expectations for behaviour. When this occurs, those pupils miss curriculum time. As a result, they are not making as much progress as they could through the curriculum. Leaders need to ensure that all pupils experience the full curriculum.
- Of those parents who gave their views of the school during the inspection many are dissatisfied with communication. Some parents do not have confidence that issues they raise will be resolved. Leaders need to improve communication with parents so that parents know that their concerns have been dealt with.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
250 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
41 students
Average A level grade B, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,205 pupils on roll, with places for 1,400
Schools near Launceston College
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Josephs School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 46.7 |
| Callington Community College | 9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 44.0 |
| Tavistock College | 11 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 41.6 |
| Mount Kelly | 11 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 22.2 |
| Holsworthy Community College | 13 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 39.9 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ATHENA LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Principal Mr Matthew Thompson
- Phone
- 01566772468
- Address
- Hurdon Road, Launceston, PL15 9JR
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- URN
- 139155
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.