Best Secondary Schools in Cornwall 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 31 schools across Cornwall. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Cornwall has 31 secondary schools, of which 2 (6%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 23 rated Good — 81% of secondary schools in Cornwall are rated Good or Outstanding overall. The Roseland Academy currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Cornwall follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

31
Total schools
2
Outstanding
6%
Outstanding rate
60.6%
Avg KS2 SATs
41.6
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 The Roseland Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 70 View school
🥈 Richard Lander School
Secondary
 Good 66 View school
🥉 Camborne Science and International Academy
Secondary
 Good 65 View school
4. Penryn College
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
5. Penair School
Secondary
 Good 63 View school
6. Newquay Tretherras
Secondary
 Good 63 View school
7. Launceston College
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
8. Poltair School
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
9. Redruth School
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
10. Budehaven Community School
Secondary
 Good 59 View school
11. St Ives School
Secondary
 Good 59 View school
12. Wadebridge School
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
13. Callington Community College
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
14. Mounts Bay Academy
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
15. Helston Community College
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
16. Mullion School
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
17. Liskeard School and Community College
Secondary
 Good 56 View school
18. Sir James Smith's School
Secondary
 Good 56 View school
19. Hayle Academy
Secondary
 Good 55 View school
20. Brannel School
Secondary
 Good 55 View school

Related lists for Cornwall

All schools in CornwallPrimary & secondary combined Primary schools in CornwallReception–Year 6 only Outstanding schools in Cornwall2 schools rated Outstanding

See full data for any school in Cornwall

Catchment distances, exam trends, SEN data, attendance, and more — all in one place.

Search schools in Cornwall

Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Cornwall?
There are 31 secondary schools in Cornwall, of which 2 (6%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Cornwall?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Cornwall is The Roseland Academy. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Cornwall?
Primary and secondary school applications in Cornwall are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Cornwall council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Cornwall?
6% of secondary schools in Cornwall are rated Outstanding and 74% are rated Good. 76.4% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.