Is Saltash Community School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 7 May 2025 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Good. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 24th of 31 secondary schools in Cornwall. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Saltash Community School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Saltash Community School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 40.6 (England: 46.2). 29.8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Saltash Community School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Saltash Community School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Saltash Community School

Wearde Road, Saltash, PL12 4AY

Local ranking24th of 31 secondary schools in Cornwall

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1372

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 7 May 2025. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 7 May 2025 — from September 2024 Ofsted no longer gave an overall grade, but each area below was judged in full

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Safeguarding standards Met

Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership & management: Good
Sixth form provision: Good

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 40.6 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 29.8% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 56.3% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 215

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 93.0%
Continued in education: 83.0%
Apprenticeships: 6.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 5.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 91.0%
Higher education: 46.0%
Apprenticeships: 0.0%
Employment: 32.0%
Not sustained: 5.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

D+

Avg A-Level Grade

23.9

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

25.9

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 0.0% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 30.9
16-18 Cohort: 89

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1149
Boys: 584 (51%)
Girls: 555 (49%)
Capacity: 1372 (83% full)
SEND: 15.0%
FSM Eligible: 28.2%
EAL: 2.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.0%
SEN Support: 10.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 71.7
Budget per Pupil: £7,164/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 9.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 27.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 94.2%
White Other: 1.7%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.3%
Other: 0.9%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.4%
Mixed Other: 0.4%
White Irish: 0.3%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.3%

94.2%

White British

1.7%

White Other

1.3%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01752843715

sdelgaudio@saltashcloud.net

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Wearde Road

Saltash, South West

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Administrative

URN: 136575
UKPRN: 10033259
Establishment No.: 4143
Trust: SOUTH EAST CORNWALL MULTI ACADEMY REGIONAL TRUST

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