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Camborne Science and International Academy
Cranberry Road, Camborne TR14 7PP
Camborne Science and International Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,870 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In January 2024 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Athena Learning Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Pool Academy, Launceston College, Atlantic Academy, Bideford College and The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy.)
Particular strengths include Representation, Disadvantaged pupils, Sixth form and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Finances and Attendance.
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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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | Pool Academy | |
| 3.5 | Redruth School | |
| 4.8 | Hayle Academy | |
| 7.5 | St Ives School | |
| 7.6 | Helston Community College | |
| 9.3 | Penryn College | |
| 9.8 | Richard Lander School | |
| 10.4 | Falmouth School | |
| 11.9 | Humphry Davy School | |
| 12.4 | Mounts Bay Academy | |
| 13.0 | Penair School | |
| 13.5 | Mullion School |
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is above average, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Above average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is roughly average.
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
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
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