Callington Community College
Callington, PL17 7DR · Cornwall · secondary school
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11th 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 — 5.7/10 against 897 of them, against 5.2/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 53.4 · 70 | 30% | 2.10 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.28 · 29 | 25% | 0.72 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 47.4 · 57 | 10% | 0.57 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Callington Community College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.28 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than peers nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1 out of 10 among them, against 3.7 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Chess, Drama, Latin, and Mandarin Clubs, the Student Newspaper, The Polyglot Society, and Crest Bronze Award STEM. Sports include badminton, netball, table tennis, and football. Arts and music options feature the Orchestra, Pandemonium Choir, and Taiko Japanese Drumming. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
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Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap shown in the Progress 8 score? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Attainment 8? How does the after-school club integrate with the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Callington Community College
Overview
Callington Community College is a welcoming environment where pupils feel valued and behave well. The report highlights a "broad and ambitious" curriculum that has increased engagement, particularly in languages and sixth-form studies. Leaders are praised for their accurate self-evaluation and ability to drive rapid, positive change while supporting staff effectively.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy "positive relationships" with staff who know them well and maintain high expectations.
- Teachers use "strong subject knowledge" to deliver lessons that capture pupils’ interest and reflect the ambitious curriculum.
- Sixth-form students are "particularly enthusiastic" about their lessons and eager to share their knowledge.
- The school offers a "rich and varied set of experiences" that enhance personal development, including leadership roles and clubs.
- Leaders provide high-quality training and support, ensuring staff can "fulfil their roles successfully."
Areas to improve
- Teachers must consistently check what pupils can recall to identify and close gaps in learning, particularly in key stage 3.
- Staff need to better adapt the curriculum for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to ensure they achieve well.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "very strong culture" where staff are alert to risks and leaders act swiftly to reduce harm.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 40.1 |
| 2024/25 | 44.0 |
| 2025/26 | 47.4 |
| 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.
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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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