Located in Truro, Richard Lander School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school 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.
Richard Lander School currently has around 1525 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.2% boys and 46.8% girls. Around 17.9% 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 9.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 31%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (91.3%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. 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 (88%) , including SP who stay in school sixth forms and 87% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Higher Besore Road, Truro, TR3 6LT |
| Website: | http://www.richardlander.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01872273750 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Cornwall |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Stephen Mulcahy |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 112055 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/03/2015
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1523 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1525 |
| Number of Boys: | 812 |
| Number of Girls: | 713 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 31% | 8.2% |
| White British | 91.30% | 1393 |
| White and Asian | 1.60% | 25 |
| Other White | 1.40% | 21 |
| Other Asian | 1.40% | 21 |
| Other Mixed | 1.20% | 18 |
| African | 0.70% | 11 |
| Indian | 0.50% | 7 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 7 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 0.40% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.30% | 4 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.10% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Threemilestone School Polstain Road , Threemilestone TR3 6DH | - not rated | 705 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Threemilestone School Polstain Road , Threemilestone TR3 6DH | - not rated | 705 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Truro Learning Academy Albany Road , Malabar TR1 3PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,341 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Treyew Primary School Albany Road , Malabar TR1 3PQ | - not rated | 2,500 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Lander School Higher Besore Road , TR3 6LT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truro and Penwith College College Road , TR1 3XX | - not rated | 401 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornwall Hospital Education Service The School Room, Children's Unit , Royal Cornwall Hospital TR1 3LJ | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Truro School Preparatory School Highertown , TR1 3QN | - not rated | 1,598 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrick Alternative Provision Academy Threemilestone Business Park , TR4 9NH | - not rated | 1,653 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Tree School Truro Business Park , Threemilestone TR4 9NH | - not rated | 1,687 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trescol Vean School Baldhu , TR3 6EG | - not rated | 2,382 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.