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Bodmin College is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,560 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In November 2021 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Cornwall Education Learning Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Poltair School, Penrice Academy, Brannel School and Newquay Tretherras.)
Particular strengths include Representation and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Destinations and Sixth form.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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Other schools nearby
Overall scores for nearby schools are shown. Hover over the circles to see school names; click on them to go the corresponding school pages. Use the button on the left to personalise these scores based on your own priorities.
| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 6.7 | Wadebridge School | |
| 8.7 | Poltair School | |
| 8.8 | Penrice Academy | |
| 9.1 | Fowey River Academy | |
| 10.9 | Liskeard School and Community College | |
| 11.2 | Sir James Smith's School | |
| 11.6 | Brannel School | |
| 13.3 | Looe Community Academy | |
| 15.1 | Treviglas Academy | |
| 15.3 | The Roseland Academy | |
| 15.5 | Newquay Tretherras | |
| 17.9 | Callington Community College |
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is roughly average.
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is poor, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Attainment: Poor. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Provision for special educational needs
| Autistic spectrum disorder | Multi-sensory impairment | Physical disability | Severe learning difficulty | Social, emotional and mental health | Specific learning difficulty |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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