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Launceston College
Launceston·South West·Academy
SecondaryAcademyAges 11–18Co-edDoes not apply
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Launceston College is a secondary academy in Launceston, South West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Launceston College has a Progress 8 score of +0.22 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 46.0, 72% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of B.
The school has 1,280 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 14.1%, 17% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 10.1%.
After leaving Launceston College, student destinations include 29% going on to university and 11% entering apprenticeships.
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Launceston College has a Progress 8 score of +0.22, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 46.0. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
72% of students at Launceston College achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at Launceston College achieve an average A-Level grade of B. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Launceston College has an overall absence rate of 10.1%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Launceston College is 14.1%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Launceston College has 1,280 pupils on roll.
17% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
11% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
After leaving Launceston College, 29% go on to university and 11% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Launceston College was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Launceston College is next inspection expected around 2027.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Launceston College's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
38/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
17/mo
45% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 4.4 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 5.2
Bus Stops
13
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Launceston area
5.2
Average
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 29 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.