Looe Community Academy

URN: 137839 • Looe PL13 1NQ

Overview

Name
Looe Community Academy
URN
137839
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
SOUTH EAST CORNWALL MULTI ACADEMY REGIONAL TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
47.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Kristien Carrington (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01503262625
Website
Visit
Address
Sunrising, Looe PL13 1NQ

Summary

Looe Community Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Looe, Cornwall, with a current enrolment of 524 students and a capacity of 610. The academy operates under the ethos of creating a caring and inclusive learning environment where every student is valued. The core values of respect, responsibility, and resilience are integral to the academy's mission, fostering a supportive community that encourages positive behaviour and academic achievement.

The curriculum at Looe Community Academy is designed to promote not only academic success but also personal development. The Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSCHE) education programme explicitly teaches students about relationships, health, and wellbeing, while character education is embedded throughout. Staff members are committed to modelling these values and providing opportunities for students to develop essential skills, including decision-making and self-worth.

Students are supported through a structured pastoral system, with each student belonging to a House led by a Head of House. This system promotes teamwork and community spirit, enabling students to engage in various activities that celebrate their achievements and reinforce the academy's values.

Key details

LA
Cornwall
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
SOUTH EAST CORNWALL MULTI ACADEMY REGIONAL TRUST
Capacity
610
Pupils
524
Boys
256
Girls
268
FSM %
27.10
Open date
2012-02-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-01-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cornwall

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 524 256 268 610 27.10
2024-09-11 537 264 273 610 25.00
2023-09-11 491 246 245 610 21.00
2022-09-11 491 246 245 610 21.00
2021-09-11 512 251 261 610 19.30
2020-09-11 479 229 250 610 16.30

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