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Sir James Smith's School

Academy converter · Camelford · PL32 9UJ

Ages 11–16 · 588 pupils · Cornwall

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Attainment 8

38.8

Overall absence

12.0%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2022-11-24

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

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

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.43
−20+2
Attainment 838.8
English & maths grade 5+31%
English & maths grade 4+50%
EBacc entry51%

EBacc APS: 3.5

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence12.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)35.4%
Unauthorised4.5%
Authorised absence
7.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
6.1%
Enrolments in measure
619

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%

588 pupils · 696 places

Pupils on roll
588
Boys / girls
298 / 290
School capacity
696
Capacity fill
588 / 696 (84%)
Free school meals
26.5%
FSM pupils
156
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: WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST
Academy trust
WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST
Sponsor
Westcountry Schools Trust
Headteacher
Mr Marc Cooper

Location

Address
Dark Lane
Postcode
PL32 9UJ
Town
Camelford
County
Cornwall
Local authority
Cornwall
District
Cornwall
Constituency
North 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 Camelford, Cornwall, 588 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 26.5%.

Open schools in Camelford
3
Secondary schools in Camelford
1
Academies among open schools in Camelford
100% (3)
Open schools in PL32
3
Secondary in PL32
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 CamelfordNear PL32

  • Delabole Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Delabole · PL33 9AL · Cornwall

    Ages 4–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence6.5%
    • FSM25.7%

    2.1 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Marc Cooper
Telephone
01840213274
Website
http://www.sirjamessmiths.cornwall.sch.uk

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