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Liskeard School and Community College is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,190 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In February 2020 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of South East Cornwall Multi Academy Regional Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Looe Community Academy and Saltash Community School.)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Representation and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form and Environment.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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Other schools nearby
Overall scores for nearby schools are shown. Hover over the circles to see school names; click on them to go the corresponding school pages. Use the button on the left to personalise these scores based on your own priorities.
| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 6.5 | Looe Community Academy | |
| 7.5 | Callington Community College | |
| 10.9 | Bodmin College | |
| 11.4 | Saltash Community School | |
| 11.6 | Fowey River Academy | |
| 12.7 | Torpoint Community College | |
| 12.7 | Launceston College | |
| 13.1 | Marine Academy Plymouth | |
| 13.9 | UTC Plymouth | |
| 14.0 | All Saints Church of England Academy | |
| 14.3 | Sir John Hunt Community Sports College | |
| 14.4 | Stoke Damerel Community College |
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been in surplus
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Environment: Below average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite high.
Attainment: Below average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is below average, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
Provision for special educational needs
| Autistic spectrum disorder | Social, emotional and mental health |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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