Camborne Science and International Academy

About Camborne Science and International Academy

Parents considering Camborne Science and International Academy will find a school that is clearly popular locally. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 413 applications for 293 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.41. That means for every place available, nearly one and a half families wanted it. Of those 413 applicants, 284 put the school as their first preference, and all of those first-preference families were offered a place. This level of demand suggests a strong reputation among local parents, even if the school doesn't publish a formal parent satisfaction survey. The school is a large secondary, with 1,783 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,625, so it is operating above its official capacity. It is a mixed, non-faith state school for ages 11 to 18, with a sixth form on site. The headteacher is Emma Haase, and the school's most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2024 rated it Good overall, with a notable Outstanding rating for its sixth-form provision.

Academically, the picture is mixed but with clear strengths at sixth form. At Key Stage 4, the school's Progress 8 score is -0.15, which is slightly below the Cornwall local authority average of -0.12. This places it 18th out of 31 secondary schools in the county, putting it in the bottom half locally. The Attainment 8 score is 47.3, and 63.5% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The EBacc entry rate is low at 6.6%, and only 5.3% of pupils achieved the EBacc at grade 5 or above. However, the sixth form tells a different story. The school's A-level value added score is 0.25, which is rated as 'Above average' nationally. The average points per entry is 41.05, equivalent to a B grade, and 33.3% of entries achieved grades AAB or higher. This suggests that while progress at GCSE is slightly below the local norm, students who stay on for sixth form make strong progress.

The school offers a wide range of facilities, including a swimming pool, theatre, sixth form centre, and dedicated music and art studios. Sports provision covers football, rugby, tennis, rowing, and dance, while clubs include the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Model United Nations, and debate. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists provisions for a broad spectrum of needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, and social, emotional and mental health difficulties. With 26.1% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a relatively disadvantaged catchment compared to the national average. This is a large, oversubscribed comprehensive that suits families who value a strong sixth form and a wide extracurricular offer, but who are realistic about GCSE outcomes that sit around the local average. The school's Good Ofsted rating and Outstanding sixth form are its headline credentials.

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