Callington Community College
URN: 143649 • Callington PL17 7DR
Overview
- Name
- Callington Community College
- URN
- 143649
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Wendy Ainsworth (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01579383292
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Launceston Road, Callington PL17 7DR
Summary
Callington Community College is a mixed secondary academy located in Callington, Cornwall, serving approximately 862 students. The college is dedicated to fostering a supportive and dynamic learning environment, aiming to develop confident and successful lifelong learners. The school prioritises personalised learning, ensuring that each student receives the support they need to reach their full potential, with no limits placed on their aspirations.
The curriculum at Callington Community College is broad and balanced, designed to help students discover their talents and develop leadership skills. The college places a strong emphasis on continuous improvement, investing in professional development for staff to enhance teaching strategies and leadership potential. This commitment to high-quality education is complemented by a focus on building strong relationships among students, staff, and parents.
As a community-focused institution, Callington Community College strives to be at the heart of its local area, encouraging positive contributions to society. The college's ethos is centred on creating a safe and happy learning environment, where every individual is valued and supported in their educational journey.
The curriculum at Callington Community College is broad and balanced, designed to help students discover their talents and develop leadership skills. The college places a strong emphasis on continuous improvement, investing in professional development for staff to enhance teaching strategies and leadership potential. This commitment to high-quality education is complemented by a focus on building strong relationships among students, staff, and parents.
As a community-focused institution, Callington Community College strives to be at the heart of its local area, encouraging positive contributions to society. The college's ethos is centred on creating a safe and happy learning environment, where every individual is valued and supported in their educational journey.
Useful links
- Parents Evening Booking (other)
- School Gateway (other)
- Class Charts (other)
- Facebook (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Callington Community College (45.2)
- Callington Community College (35.2)
Key details
- LA
- Cornwall
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 862
- Boys
- 415
- Girls
- 447
- FSM %
- 25.00
- Open date
- 2016-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cornwall
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 862 | 415 | 447 | 25.00 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 890 | 428 | 462 | 24.90 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 851 | 454 | 397 | 22.20 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 851 | 454 | 397 | 22.20 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 903 | 501 | 402 | 19.30 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 930 | 489 | 441 | 13.80 |
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