Bodmin College
Bodmin, PL31 1DD · Cornwall · secondary school
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17th of 31 secondary schools in Cornwall we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.3/10 against 808 of them, against 4.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 48.5 · 59 | 46% | 2.73 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.44 · 19 | 38% | 0.72 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 47.1 · 56 | 15% | 0.86 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bodmin College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.44 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than the national average for their starting point. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Ten Tors, take residential trips to Paris, visit theatres, and conduct fieldwork in Geography.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,236 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,550. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8?
What Ofsted said about Bodmin College
Overview
The report describes a school that has undergone significant leadership changes and is implementing an "aspirational vision" for improvement. While behaviour and personal development are praised, the quality of education and leadership are judged as requiring improvement because many new strategies are "in their infancy" and have not yet had a measurable impact on pupil outcomes.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from high expectations and clear behaviour policies, resulting in a "calm" environment where they can "learn without disruption."
- Personal development is a strength, with pupils gaining a good understanding of "fundamental British values and diversity" and receiving age-appropriate relationship education.
- Pupils enjoy a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including sport, drama, and music, and feel their views are valued.
- Attendance is beginning to rise due to strengthened monitoring systems and family engagement.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with adults taking action to resolve incidents and pupils feeling supported.
Areas to improve
- Assessment routines must be improved to accurately identify knowledge gaps, ensuring teachers can adapt the curriculum to meet individual needs, particularly for pupils with SEND or low literacy.
- Sixth-form students require better independent guidance when selecting courses to ensure they are "suitably challenging" and aligned with future career aspirations.
- Leaders must establish robust systems to "embed, monitor and evaluate the impact" of new strategies to provide accurate self-evaluation and inform future decisions.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 38.6 |
| 2024/25 | 46.0 |
| 2025/26 | 47.1 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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