Sir James Smith's School
URN: 146408 • Camelford PL32 9UJ
Overview
- Name
- Sir James Smith's School
- URN
- 146408
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 48.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Marc Cooper (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01840213274
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Dark Lane, Camelford PL32 9UJ
Summary
Sir James Smith's School, located in Camelford, Cornwall, is a mixed secondary academy that serves 605 students, with a capacity of 696. As the first purpose-built comprehensive school in Cornwall, it prides itself on its small size, fostering a close-knit community where every student is known and valued. The school's ethos emphasizes a personalised education, encouraging students to explore both local and global perspectives.
The curriculum at Sir James Smith's School is designed to be broad and balanced, focusing on deep, relevant learning that prepares students for future challenges. The school places a strong emphasis on sustainability and outdoor education, reflecting its unique coastal and moorland setting. This geographical context enriches the learning experience, allowing students to engage with their environment and develop a sense of responsibility as global citizens.
Support for students is integral to the school's mission, which aims to empower young people to become the best versions of themselves. By fostering connections, creativity, and commitment, Sir James Smith's School nurtures a culture of kindness and high expectations, preparing students for success in their academic and personal lives.
The curriculum at Sir James Smith's School is designed to be broad and balanced, focusing on deep, relevant learning that prepares students for future challenges. The school places a strong emphasis on sustainability and outdoor education, reflecting its unique coastal and moorland setting. This geographical context enriches the learning experience, allowing students to engage with their environment and develop a sense of responsibility as global citizens.
Support for students is integral to the school's mission, which aims to empower young people to become the best versions of themselves. By fostering connections, creativity, and commitment, Sir James Smith's School nurtures a culture of kindness and high expectations, preparing students for success in their academic and personal lives.
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- Calendar (calendar)
- News and Events (calendar)
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Key details
- LA
- Cornwall
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 696
- Pupils
- 605
- Boys
- 312
- Girls
- 293
- FSM %
- 28.00
- Open date
- 2018-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-10-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cornwall
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 605 | 312 | 293 | 696 | 28.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 600 | 301 | 299 | 696 | 26.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 575 | 309 | 266 | 600 | 24.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 575 | 309 | 266 | 600 | 24.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 541 | 283 | 258 | 600 | 20.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 543 | 279 | 264 | 600 | 19.30 |
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