Falmouth School, based in Falmouth, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Falmouth School currently has around 893 pupils on roll, which is about 66% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.3% boys and 44.7% girls. Around 22.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 13.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 35.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (87.2%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (91%) , including 46% who stay in school sixth forms and 44% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Trescobeas Road, Falmouth, TR11 4LH |
| Website: | http://www.falmouthschool.net |
| Telephone: | 01326372386 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Cornwall |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Joanne Guest |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137223 |
Ofsted inspection date: 23/04/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1344 |
| Number of Pupils: | 893 |
| Number of Boys: | 494 |
| Number of Girls: | 399 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 13.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 35.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 87.20% | 779 |
| Other White | 4.40% | 39 |
| Unclassified | 2.20% | 20 |
| Other Mixed | 1.30% | 12 |
| African | 0.90% | 8 |
| White and Asian | 0.80% | 7 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.70% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 5 |
| Indian | 0.40% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 0.30% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.10% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis CofE Primary School Longfield , TR11 4SU | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis CofE Primary School Longfield , TR11 4SU | - not rated | 950 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth Mongleath Road , TR11 4PW | - not rated | 999 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth Mongleath Road , TR11 4PW | - not rated | 999 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Community Junior School Tregothnan Road , TR11 2DR | - not rated | 1,152 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falmouth School Trescobeas Road , TR11 4LH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Falmouth School Trescobeas Road , TR11 4LH | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penryn College Kernick Road , TR10 8PZ | - not rated | 1,897 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penryn College Kernick Road , TR10 8PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,897 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falmouth University Woodlane , TR11 4RH | - not rated | 2,176 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tremough Convent School , TR10 9EZ | - not rated | 2,690 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.