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Falmouth School

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Falmouth School

Trescobeas Road, Falmouth, TR11 4LH

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Pupils
893
Ages
11-18
FSM
22.5%
Attainment 8
48.2
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2025

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
48.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
26.3%
Basics 9-5
46.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
24.7%
EBacc APS
4.22
EBacc 9-5
15.1%
EBacc 9-4
17.1%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
8.82
A*-A Grades
N/A
A*-B Grades
N/A
AAB+ %
N/A

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% data available for 2023/24 only

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About Falmouth School

Falmouth School is a secondary school in Falmouth, Cornwall. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.2. The school has around 893 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Trescobeas Road, Falmouth, TR11 4LH | More schools in Cornwall

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Falmouth School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2025 — Good
  2. Feb 2023 — Requires improvement
  3. Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  4. Feb 2020 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  5. May 2019 — Inadequate

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Falmouth School

What is Falmouth School's Ofsted rating?
Falmouth School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What are Falmouth School's latest exam results?
Falmouth School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Falmouth School located?
Falmouth School is a secondary school in Falmouth, Cornwall (TR11 4LH).
How many pupils attend Falmouth School?
Falmouth School has around 893 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Falmouth School with other schools?
View Falmouth School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Cornwall.