Bodmin College
Academy converter · sixth form · 1,236 pupils
84% stayed in education · Attainment 8 46.0
Further education
Truro and Penwith College
- Pupils on roll
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- Free school meals
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- Year 11 cohort 2025
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- Ofsted
- Not covered by Ofsted school inspections
Results below include those reported under the school’s previous registration: Penwith College (URN 130628).
What the data says
Truro and Penwith College is a 16–19 provider, so there is no Year 11 cohort: this page covers where its students went after 16–18 study and what they achieved.
Among the 2,402 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 27% went to university (Cornwall 24%, England 37%), and 18% of level 3 students progressed to one of the most selective universities, against 19% nationally.
A level grades average B-, around the England average of B-. The largest A level subjects are Mathematics, Geography and Psychology.
Where pupils went after Year 11
Destinations of the 2023 Year 11 leavers, measured the following year: the share in a sustained place for at least two terms. Compared with all state-funded schools in Cornwall and England.
The Department for Education has not published destination figures for this school (new school, small cohort or not a state-funded school).
Where students went after sixth form
Destinations of students who finished 16–18 study in 2023, measured the following year.
University (higher education)Further educationOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | Truro and Penwith College | Cornwall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the cohort | 2,402 | 5,169 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 79% | 78% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 27% | 24% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 18% | 14% | 19% |
| Further education | 7% | 6% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 9% | 7% |
| Employment | 37% | 38% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 17% | 18% | 16% |
GCSE results 2025
No published Key Stage 4 results for this school.
A levels and other level 3 courses
| Measure | Truro and Penwith College | Cornwall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students at the end of 16–18 study | 5,261 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 798 | 1,724 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | B- | C+ | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | 36.42 | 34.99 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | B- | B- | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | 13% | 15% | 18% |
| Average grade, applied general courses | — | — | — |
| Average grade, T levels | — | — | — |
A level subjects
Entries as a share of A level students, compared with the share across England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 206 | 26% | 31% |
| Geography | 178 | 22% | 10% |
| Psychology | 165 | 21% | 23% |
| Biology | 164 | 21% | 20% |
| Sociology | 145 | 18% | 13% |
| Business Studies | 114 | 14% | 13% |
| Chemistry | 97 | 12% | 17% |
| History | 93 | 12% | 13% |
| Physics | 72 | 9% | 12% |
| Film Studies | 67 | 8% | 2% |
| English Literature | 67 | 8% | 11% |
| Environmental Science | 64 | 8% | 1% |
| Law | 64 | 8% | 4% |
| 3D Design | 58 | 7% | 1% |
| Economics | 57 | 7% | 13% |
| Graphic Communication | 50 | 6% | 2% |
| Photography | 47 | 6% | 3% |
| English Language | 46 | 6% | 4% |
| Fine Art | 43 | 5% | 3% |
| English Language and Literature | 41 | 5% | 2% |
| Politics | 36 | 5% | 6% |
| Physical Education | 36 | 5% | 3% |
| Media Studies | 35 | 4% | 4% |
| Further Mathematics | 35 | 4% | 5% |
| Classical Civilisation | 30 | 4% | 1% |
| Geology | 27 | 3% | 0% |
| Computer Science | 25 | 3% | 5% |
| Spanish | 22 | 3% | 2% |
| Accounting/Finance | 22 | 3% | 1% |
| Drama | 20 | 3% | 2% |
| French | 13 | 2% | 1% |
| Textiles | 12 | 2% | 1% |
| Music Technology | 12 | 2% | 0% |
| Religious Studies | 10 | 1% | 4% |
| Music | 9 | 1% | 0% |
| Dance | 6 | 1% | 0% |
| Russian | — | — | 0% |
| Electronics | — | — | 0% |
| Polish | — | — | 0% |
| Arabic | — | — | 0% |
| Philosophy | — | — | 1% |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 76 | 10% | — |
| Business Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma at Level 3 | 65 | 8% | — |
| Engineering Studies | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 60 | 8% | — |
| Study Skills | Extended Project (Diploma) | 59 | 7% | — |
| Social Science | VRQ Level 3 | 59 | 7% | — |
| Sports / Movement Science | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 59 | 7% | — |
| Baccalaureate | International Baccalaureate | 47 | 6% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 44 | 6% | — |
| Manufacturing Engineering | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 42 | 5% | — |
| Computer Architecture / Systems | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 35 | 4% | — |
| Business Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma at Level 3 | 35 | 4% | — |
| Tourism | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 33 | 4% | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 32 | 4% | — |
| Computing and IT Advanced Technician | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 31 | 4% | — |
| Sports / Movement Science | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 28 | 4% | — |
| Childcare Skills | VRQ Level 3 | 23 | 3% | — |
| Mathematical Studies | Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3 | 22 | 3% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 14 | 2% | — |
| Music performance: Group | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 12 | 2% | — |
| Sports / Movement Science | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 11 | 1% | — |
| Business Studies | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 11 | 1% | — |
| Business Studies | GCE AS level (All) | 11 | 1% | — |
| Film Studies | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 10 | 1% | — |
| Film Studies | GCE AS level (All) | 10 | 1% | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 9 | 1% | — |
| Biology | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 8 | 1% | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | 7 | 1% | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 7 | 1% | — |
| Economics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Graphic Communication | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Textiles | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Fine Art | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Fine Art | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Economics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Business Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Graphic Communication | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Textiles | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Computing and IT Advanced Technician | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | — | — | — |
| Geology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Geology | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
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Sources: Department for Education school and college performance tables 2024/2025 (Key Stage 4 and 16–18 results, subject entries, destination measures for 2023 leavers); Get Information About Schools register as at 19 September 2026; Ofsted management information as at 31 August 2026. Small numbers are suppressed by DfE and shown as “—”. How to read these figures.