Richard Lander School

A good community school school in Cornwall. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Richard Lander School.

Truro, TR36LT Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

61

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
55.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.07
English & Maths grade 4+ %
58.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 67.4%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
5 March 2015
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Higher Besore Road
Truro, TR36LT
Phone
1872273750
Website
richardlander.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
112055
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Address
Higher Besore Road, Truro, TR3 6LT
Website
http://www.richardlander.co.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
1,430 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,516
Free School Meals
18.5% (280 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.7% (56 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
31.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
67.4 (+15.4 vs average)
Attainment 8:
47.3 (+7.8 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
42 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
253
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,516 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Be the best you can be"

respect tolerance trust partnership dignity community

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Steve Mulcahy emphasises that every child is special and should become the best that they can be, with school values of respect, tolerance, trust and partnership; the school is a happy, nurturing community that develops confidence and self-esteem and supports students' gifts and talents.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Annual school production Ten Tors Duke of Edinburgh Greenpower Eco Schools Art clubs Lander4Uganda UKMT challenges Whole-school charity fundraisers Cookery club (after-school)

Facilities

10 Science Laboratories 9 Design Technology rooms/workshops 2 Drama studios Dance studio Art suites Music suites Sports hall Gymnasium Health-related fitness suite Tennis courts All-weather pitch

Curriculum Highlights

KS3 curriculum for Years 7–9 is broad and balanced, enabling students to develop key literacy and numeracy skills and experience a range of curriculum opportunities. KS4 curriculum focuses on a broad and balanced range of GCSE and vocational courses, with an options process to allow personalisation and progression to post-16. Many students opt to take additional GCSEs in weekly after-school sessions as a twilight. Curriculum intents outline that each subject aims to maximise potential and develop knowledge, concepts and skills, with statements of intent for individual subjects. Setting and grouping policies are used to support progress, including ability-based grouping in some subjects and mixed-ability classes in others.

SEND Provision

Our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) work means that students with any such need are properly identified, supported and their progress and welfare is monitored.

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