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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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