Callywith College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Callywith College
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Callywith College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Bodmin PL31 2GT
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| Previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Career Advice and Guidance: Students receive high-quality individualised careers advice and meaningful work experience.
Policies and Procedures: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Work Experience/Internships: Students complete industry-designed live briefs and have industry mentors.
Academic Performance: Students’ work is frequently of an exceptionally high standard.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Students are extremely well supported by lecturers and college staff.
Behaviour and Attitudes: All students are exceptionally well motivated and demonstrate very positive behaviours.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Students make excellent progress due to high-quality teaching.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff receive highly effective professional development.
STEM Facilities: Students use industry-standard facilities for media production, games, animation and visual effects programmes.
School Culture and Ethos: An inclusive environment where students flourish.
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Callywith College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Cornwall County, South West.
from age 16-19 yr.
92.50% of students completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The College was created in association with Ofsted Outstanding Truro and Penwith College to serve students aged 1619 from North and East Cornwall. In February 2016, Callywith College got approval and funding as a free school. For young people in Bodmin and North and East Cornwall, the College offers the exceptional Truro and Penwith College experience. Callywith College shares the vision, aims and teaching qualities of Truro and Penwith College and provides comprehensive tertiary education of the same outstanding quality delivered at the Truro and Penwith campuses. Truro and Penwith College owns the Callywith College site and former senior staff from Truro and Penwith College lead Callywith College, implementing common systems and processes, ensuring the same high levels of quality. In 2016, Truro and Penwith College received the best possible assessment from Ofsted: Outstanding. It is the first college in the UK to receive the new "Outstanding" rating from Ofsted. In 2015 Truro and Penwith College was the top FE/Tertiary college in the UK for A Level points per student and for value-added A Level score and had the best score of any school or college in Cornwall.
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A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.91 | 29.77 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.24 | 28.54 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.80% | 12.01% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 540 | 279 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 43% | 43.73% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 8% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 34% | 32.47% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 11.87% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 41.11 | 34.94 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.71 | 34.9 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.5% | 19.49% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 457 | 376 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 48% | 46% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 5.93% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 34% | 31% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 14.07% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.16 | 32.13 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.00 | 32.79 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.0% | 13.69% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 427 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 47.38% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 7.15% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 28.08% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 13.31% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 29.77 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 30.62 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 12.42% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 67.71% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.21% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 21% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.5% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 26.15 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 28.42 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 10.51% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 80.42% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8.08% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 32.25% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.08% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
