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Falmouth School

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Falmouth School

Trescobeas Road, Falmouth, TR11 4LH

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Apr 2025

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

48.2school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

48.2

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2342.746.4
2023/2448.946.4
2024/2548.246.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.410.00
2023/24-0.080.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

Based on 50 students entered

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Outstanding

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About Falmouth School

Falmouth School is a secondary school in Falmouth, Cornwall. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 251 responses), 71% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.2. The school has around 893 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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 do parents say about Falmouth School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 251 responses): 71% of parents would recommend Falmouth School.
What are Falmouth School's latest exam results?
Falmouth School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.2. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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