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Falmouth School is a non-selective academy. It has about 940 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In February 2023 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of The Roseland Multi Academy Trust. (Other schools in this trust include The Roseland Academy and Treviglas Academy.)
Particular strengths include Finances, Representation, Admissions and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Attendance 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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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Penryn College | |
| 7.1 | Richard Lander School | |
| 8.1 | Penair School | |
| 8.3 | Redruth School | |
| 8.6 | Helston Community College | |
| 9.3 | Pool Academy | |
| 10.4 | Camborne Science and International Academy | |
| 11.1 | Mullion School | |
| 11.7 | The Roseland Academy | |
| 14.1 | Hayle Academy | |
| 15.4 | Brannel School | |
| 17.3 | St Ives School |
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is very low.
Attainment: About average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is about average, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
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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