Camborne Science and International Academy
Camborne, TR14 7PP · Cornwall · secondary school
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5th 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 — 7.5/10 against 882 of them, against 6.5/10 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 | 59.9 · 81 | 30% | 2.43 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.15 · 38 | 25% | 0.96 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 53.6 · 82 | 10% | 0.82 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Camborne Science and International Academy overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, inspected in 2024-03. In 2024/25, 46.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 49.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.15 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than nationally similar peers. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,751 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,625. 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
What support is available for pupils who are behind in English and maths? How does the school ensure consistent progress for students from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about Camborne Science and International Academy
Overview
The report describes a school that is “highly ambitious” for its disadvantaged community, where leaders have implemented a “well-sequenced, broad and relevant curriculum.” While most pupils behave exceptionally well and lessons are purposeful, some members of the community remain unsettled by recent changes and lack confidence in the school’s direction.
Strengths
- Sixth-form provision is rated “Outstanding,” with students feeling “particularly well supported” in securing university places or apprenticeships.
- Leaders act swiftly to tackle weaknesses, resulting in pupils “making better progress than has been the case historically.”
- Staff have high expectations, ensuring pupils “behave exceptionally well in lessons” and resolve issues like bullying quickly.
- The curriculum supports personal development through “copious international trips, visits and work experience.”
- Assessment is used effectively during lessons to check understanding, ensuring everyone, including those with SEND, “keeps up.”
Areas to improve
- The school should refine its use of assessment to better identify long-term gaps in learning and strengthen the curriculum.
- Leaders must improve engagement and communication with the community to secure confidence in the school’s changes.
- Strategies to improve attendance need further embedding to ensure more pupils attend well.
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 | 47.3 |
| 2024/25 | 49.7 |
| 2025/26 | 53.6 |
| 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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