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Sir James Smith's School

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Sir James Smith's School

Dark Lane, Camelford, PL32 9UJ

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Pupils
605
Ages
11-16
FSM
28.0%
Attainment 8
42.7
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures2024/25

Attainment 8
42.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.3%
Basics 9-5
43.0%

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
19.0%
EBacc APS
3.66
EBacc 9-5
7.0%
EBacc 9-4
13.0%
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About Sir James Smith's School

Sir James Smith's School is a secondary school in Camelford, Cornwall. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.7. The school has around 605 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Dark Lane, Camelford, PL32 9UJ | More schools in Cornwall

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Sir James Smith's School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2022School remains Good
  2. Apr 2016Good (predecessor: Sir James Smith's Community School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Sir James Smith's School

What is Sir James Smith's School's Ofsted rating?
Sir James Smith's School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Sir James Smith's School's latest exam results?
Sir James Smith's School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Sir James Smith's School located?
Sir James Smith's School is a secondary school in Camelford, Cornwall (PL32 9UJ).
How many pupils attend Sir James Smith's School?
Sir James Smith's School has around 605 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Sir James Smith's School with other schools?
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