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Looe Community Academy

Academy converter · Looe · PL13 1NQ

Ages 11–16 · 513 pupils · Cornwall

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

37.2

Overall absence

13.6%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-02-10

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionNeeds attention
  • Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceNeeds attention

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.75
−20+2
Attainment 837.2
English & maths grade 5+26%
English & maths grade 4+51%
EBacc entry21%

EBacc APS: 3.2

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence13.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)45.9%
Unauthorised5.1%
Authorised absence
8.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
6.6%
Enrolments in measure
564

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill84%

513 pupils · 610 places

Pupils on roll
513
Boys / girls
261 / 252
School capacity
610
Capacity fill
513 / 610 (84%)
Free school meals
27.9%
FSM pupils
143
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: SOUTH EAST CORNWALL MULTI ACADEMY REGIONAL TRUST
Academy trust
SOUTH EAST CORNWALL MULTI ACADEMY REGIONAL TRUST
Sponsor
South East Cornwall Multi Academy Regional Trust
Headteacher
Mr Paul Boyes

Location

Address
Sunrising, East Looe
Postcode
PL13 1NQ
Town
Looe
County
Cornwall
Local authority
Cornwall
District
Cornwall
Constituency
South East Cornwall
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Looe, Cornwall, 513 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 27.9%.

Open schools in Looe
4
Secondary schools in Looe
1
Academies among open schools in Looe
100% (4)
Open schools in PL13
5
Secondary in PL13
1
Open schools in Cornwall LA
299
Secondary in Cornwall LA
31

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in LooeNear PL13

  • Looe Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Looe · PL13 1JY · Cornwall

    Ages 2–11

    • KS253%
    • Absence6.9%
    • FSM31.3%

    0.4 miles away

  • Duloe CofE VA Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Liskeard · PL14 4PW · Cornwall

    Ages 3–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM13.5%

    2.6 miles away

  • Trenode CofE VA Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Looe · PL13 1QA · Cornwall

    Ages 4–11

    • KS264%
    • Absence6.0%
    • FSM32.5%

    2.8 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Paul Boyes
Telephone
01503262625
Website
http://www.looe.cornwall.sch.uk

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