Strengths Highlighted:

• The college has high expectations for behaviour. Students report a calm learning environment where they feel safe and supported.

• Pupils appreciate recent improvements in behaviour policies and the support they receive when raising concerns, such as bullying.

• A wide range of extracurricular opportunities is available, including sports, drama, music, and leadership roles.

• Personal development is a real strength, with age-appropriate education on relationships, safety, and life skills such as driver awareness.

• The school has made improvements in attendance monitoring and in support for pupils with SEND, especially those in the specialist resource base.

• Safeguarding is effective, with a strong culture of care across the school.

Areas for Development:

• Some pupils, including those with SEND and low literacy levels, need better targeted support to access the curriculum effectively.

• Assessment methods need improvement to better identify and address gaps in learning.

• More tailored guidance is needed to help students choose the most appropriate and challenging courses at Key Stage 4 and Post-16.

• Many of the school's improvement strategies are newly introduced. Leaders must now focus on embedding and evaluating these changes to ensure long-term impact.

For a full copy of the Ofsted report or to discuss its findings, please contact our main office at bodminsecretary@bodmin.celtrust.org or call 01208 72114. We value your feedback and partnership as we work together to empower our students for a future full of opportunity.