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Falmouth School
Ages 11–18893 pupils
Falmouth School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Falmouth, within the Cornwall local authority. The school has around 893 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 49.2 and 52% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Falmouth can view Falmouth School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 848.3
England avg 45.1 · was 48.9 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths47%
England avg 45% · was 52% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths70%
England avg 65% · was 67% in 2023/24
EBacc entry25%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.22
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelE
A-level grade (point score)E
APS per entry 8.8
Retention83%
Value added-0.25
Average · 95% CI -0.8 to 0.3
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake22.4%
Free school meals22.4%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language3.5%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled62%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing86.4%
Attendance86.4%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.7
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence35.4%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Falmouth
All schools in Falmouth →St Francis CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miSt Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth0.6 miFalmouth Primary AcademyGood · 0.7 miMarlborough SchoolGood · 1.0 miPenryn CollegeGood · 1.1 miPenryn Primary AcademyGood · 1.2 mi
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