Truro and Penwith College
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Truro and Penwith College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Kenwyn TR1 3XX
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| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Outstanding |
| Adult learning programmes | Good |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Outstanding |
| Apprenticeships | Good |
| Outcomes for learners | Outstanding |
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Truro and Penwith College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Cornwall County, South West.
from age 16-99 yr.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our Ofsted Outstanding Status is a huge source of pride, and we were honoured to obtain Beacon Status in recognition of our excellence and innovation in the learning and skills sector.
Ofsted commended governors and senior leaders for creating a climate in which success and learning surge as a result of excellent teaching.
Following the Outstanding Ofsted inspection, Truro and Penwith College gained numerous further accolades on a national level, including The Association of Colleges Beacon Awards for Leadership and Governance in 2017 and the Leading Light Award for Mental Health and Well-Being in 2018.
The maximum possible rating of Gold from the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), given to the Higher Education Provision, was only awarded to 20% of higher education providers.
Truro & Penwith College once again distinguished itself as one of the top performing public 1619 providers in the nation according to the Government's official national post-16 2019 Performance Tables for schools and colleges.
Penwith and Truro College were decided to be combined in 2006, and the process was completed in 2008.
In September 2020, Truro and Penwith College will start to offer the T Level certificate as a technical replacement for A Levels in the sectors of construction, digital technology, education, and childcare.
It is the sole supplier from Cornwall and one of just two in Devon and Cornwall selected to teach the new Technical Levels.
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Ofsted commended governors and senior leaders for creating a climate in which success and learning surge as a result of excellent teaching.
Following the Outstanding Ofsted inspection, Truro and Penwith College gained numerous further accolades on a national level, including The Association of Colleges Beacon Awards for Leadership and Governance in 2017 and the Leading Light Award for Mental Health and Well-Being in 2018.
The maximum possible rating of Gold from the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), given to the Higher Education Provision, was only awarded to 20% of higher education providers.
Truro & Penwith College once again distinguished itself as one of the top performing public 1619 providers in the nation according to the Government's official national post-16 2019 Performance Tables for schools and colleges.
Penwith and Truro College were decided to be combined in 2006, and the process was completed in 2008.
In September 2020, Truro and Penwith College will start to offer the T Level certificate as a technical replacement for A Levels in the sectors of construction, digital technology, education, and childcare.
It is the sole supplier from Cornwall and one of just two in Devon and Cornwall selected to teach the new Technical Levels.
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| Phase of Education | 16 Plus (Sixth Form) | 16 Plus (Sixth Form) |
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| Type | Colleges | Colleges |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 16-99 | 16-99 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
A level exam result
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 | 39.9 | 34.94 | 33.36 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.96 | 34.9 | 32.43 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.8% | 19.49% | 17.63% |
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 | 2451 | 376 | 249 |
| Students staying in education | 48% | 46% | 60.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 5.93% | 4.98% |
| Students entering employment | 30% | 31% | 17.76% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 15% | 14.07% | 10.71% |
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 | 34.09 1 | 32.13 | 29.34 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.00 1 | 32.79 | 28.6 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.9% | 13.69% | 12.99% |
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 | 2522 | 427 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 44% | 47.38% | 57.23% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 7.15% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 28.08% | 21.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 15% | 13.31% | 8.81% |
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 | 35.82 2 | 29.77 | 28.97 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.56 | 30.62 | 28.76 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.8% | 12.42% | 13.27% |
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 | 7 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 530 | 67.71% | 31.71% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 6.21% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 21% | 15.82% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 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 | 33.52 | 26.15 | 26.71 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.79 | 28.42 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.8% | 10.51% | 12.59% |
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 | 492 | 80.42% | 36.45% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 8.08% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 28% | 32.25% | 20.08% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 4.08% | 4.25% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2023/24
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 23rd Oct 2023 - 27th Oct 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2023 - 3rd Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 12th Feb 2024 - 16th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 29th Mar 2024 - 12th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2024 - 2nd Sep 2024 |
Terms Dates 2023/24
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2023 - 22nd Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 28th Oct 2023 - 19th Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2024 - 11th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 17th Feb 2024 - 28th Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 13th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 - 24th Jul 2024 |
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