Launceston College

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Hurdon Road, Launceston, PL15 9JROpen in maps

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

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

250 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score48.0

48.0, 1.9 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths55.2%

55.2%, 9.8 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths68.4%

68.4%, 3.6 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc44%

44%, 3.5 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.36

4.36, 0.27 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

41 students

Average point score per A level entry41.29

41.29, 6.29 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,205 pupils on roll, with places for 1,400

Eligible for free school meals22.9%

22.9%, 3.6 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language7.1%

7.1%, 14.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support5.6%

5.6%, 9.2 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5%

5%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Launceston College

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Josephs School1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 46.7
Callington Community College9 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 44.0
Tavistock College11 milesOfsted: Requires improvementAttainment 8: 41.6
Mount Kelly11 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 22.2
Holsworthy Community College13 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 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
Website
launcestoncollege.uk
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.