Falmouth School, Falmouth
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Falmouth School is increasingly aspirational with high expectations for all pupils. Teachers use proven approaches to make sure pupils learn and remember what they're taught, with particularly good support for pupils with SEND and those who need extra help. The school has successfully improved behaviour and attendance by working closely with families, creating a calm, respectful environment where pupils take pride in their achievements.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum with strong teaching approaches that help pupils remember and apply knowledge
- Effective improvements to behaviour and attendance through collaborative work with pupils and families
- Strong support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged learners, with clear processes and good outcomes
- Prioritisation of reading with focused programmes for struggling readers
- Broad extra-curricular offer and strong emphasis on personal development
Areas for Improvement
- Implementation of curriculum is sometimes inconsistent between subjects, affecting the quality of learning for some pupils including those with SEND
- Sixth form curriculum offer is not as broad as the school's ambition, limiting choices for post-16 students
- Some newer curriculum workbooks need more time to have their intended impact
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created a positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports, arts, school council, prefect roles, tutor reading programme, careers activities
Falmouth School is an aspirational secondary comprehensive with good quality education where staff ensure lessons are clear, predictable and meaningful. The school has improved significantly from its previous 'Requires Improvement' rating, with pupils achieving well and behaviour being consistently positive.
At a Glance
22.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
251 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
23.9
Avg class size
36
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
69%
Available places
923 pupils
1,344 capacity
421 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Falmouth
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Falmouth
Admissions Demand - Cornwall
Places available
6,490
Applications
5,640
Got 1st preference
97.1%
Got preferred school
99.5%
Secondary admissions across Cornwall (2025/26)
Inspection History(8)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
10.45468%
Overall absence
28.57143%
Persistent absence
882
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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