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Looe Community Academy

Sunrising, East Looe, Looe, PL13 1NQ

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jul 2015

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

Academic picture

38.8school · 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
38.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
9.7%
Basics 9-5
23.4%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

38.8

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2341.246.4
2023/2437.246.4
2024/2538.846.0

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
2022/23-0.380.00
2023/24-0.750.00
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
20.7%
EBacc APS
3.31
EBacc 9-5
7.2%
EBacc 9-4
13.5%
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About Looe Community Academy

Looe Community Academy is a secondary school in Looe, Cornwall. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2015 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 174 responses), 37% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.8. The school has around 524 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Sunrising, Looe, PL13 1NQ | More schools in Cornwall

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Looe Community Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2024 — Some aspects not as strong
  2. Jul 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Looe Community Academy

What is Looe Community Academy's Ofsted rating?
Looe Community Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.
What do parents say about Looe Community Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 174 responses): 37% of parents would recommend Looe Community Academy.
What are Looe Community Academy's latest exam results?
Looe Community Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.8. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Looe Community Academy located?
Looe Community Academy is a secondary school in Looe, Cornwall (PL13 1NQ).
How many pupils attend Looe Community Academy?
Looe Community Academy has around 524 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Looe Community Academy with other schools?
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