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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Most pupils are keen to learn and are proud to be part of the school community.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well. Poor behaviour does not interrupt learning and is not tolerated by staff.
Qualifications and Training: High-quality training enables staff at all levels to fulfil their roles successfully.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use their strong subject knowledge to focus sharply on what it is that pupils need to know.
Strengths and Challenges: Leaders should ensure that all staff check what pupils can recall so that they can build successfully on prior learning.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are particularly positive about the range of clubs available at the school.
Communication: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give Ofsted their opinion on their child鈥檚 school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders bring about rapid change, when necessary, while considering the pressures on, and views of, staff.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have developed a curriculum that is broad and ambitious.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying does not happen often. Staff deal with any instances of bullying promptly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: There is a very strong culture of safeguarding. Staff intervene early and so reduce the risk of harm.
Extracurricular Offerings: There is a range of clubs available at the school such as sports, music, and those linked to subject areas and wider academic development.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils take part in a rich and varied set of experiences that enhance their personal development.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils appreciate the information they receive about careers, apprenticeships and education providers.
Preparation for Sixth Form: The qualifications available to sixth-form students are well suited to their interests and future plans.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders need to ensure that the curriculum supports pupils with SEND to achieve well.
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Callington Community College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cornwall County, South West.
It has 890 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 32% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
78.10% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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You can access the Sixth Form Portal by clicking on the image below, where you can also obtain subject-specific information. The Callington Community College Sixth Form is a buzzing, energetic setting. We have deep concern for the academic progress and aspirations of every single student. We are dedicated to helping everyone of our students reach their full potential so they can flourish in the future in the workplace, an apprenticeship, or higher education. The Callington Community College Sixth Form combines independence and caring by giving students the freedom and independence of a college education with the protection and nurturing that have been ingrained in a five-year partnership. Throughout the two years in the Sixth Form, we strive to offer high quality teaching in addition to high quality counsel, assistance, and support. If you have any queries or would like to talk about anything related to our post-16 or sixth form, don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.5 | - | 16.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 32% | 98% | 34% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 16.00% | 35.00% | 4.50% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.29 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% | 28.41% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 44.59% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 30% | 19.39% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 6.84% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 10.52% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.49 | 2.88 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 90.97% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 169 | 154 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 80.69% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 53.09% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 24% | 13.29% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 26% | 8.54% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.89% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5.11% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 5.29% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.24 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 31.02% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 47.18% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 10% | 20.95% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 9.48% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 13.02% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.7 | 3.08 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 90.89% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 179 | 149 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 85.66% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 54.91% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 31% | 15.83% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 18% | 8.8% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.09% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.2% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.5 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% 11 | 31.55% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% 15 | 50.25% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 55% | 26.5% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 10.88% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% 6 | 16.53% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.61 | 3.25 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 89.93% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 149 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83.79% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 59.14% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 18.03% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.03% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.48% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.69% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.48% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.22 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 29.26% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 45.95% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 20% | 23.55% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 9.21% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 14.66% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.71 | 3.06 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 84.61% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 160 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 78.79% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 59% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 18.89% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.18% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.57% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.57% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 29.03% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 45.9% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 23.32% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.35% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.71% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 90.29% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 166 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83.54% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 61.92% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 20.17% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.92% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.66 | 29.77 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.73 | 28.54 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.00% | 12.01% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 54 | 279 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 44% | 43.73% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 8% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 30% | 32.47% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 11.87% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.94 | 34.94 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.88 | 34.9 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.3% | 19.49% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 38 | 376 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 53% | 46% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 5.93% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 34% | 31% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 14.07% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.74 4 | 32.13 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.63 3 | 32.79 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.4% | 13.69% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 427 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 47.38% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 7.15% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 28.08% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 13.31% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.98 | 29.77 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.88 | 30.62 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.2% | 12.42% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 67.71% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.21% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 21% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.5% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 26.15 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 28.42 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 10.51% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 80.42% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8.08% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 32.25% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.08% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Callington Community College
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
