Open Other Secondary Mixed

Launceston College

Hurdon Road, Launceston, PL15 9JR
Part of: ATHENA LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Launceston College
Launceston, PL15 9JR
1,280 Pupils
1,400 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
22.20% FSM %
690 Boys
590 Girls
About Launceston College

Launceston College is a mixed-gender Academies located in Launceston, Cornwall, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 11–18 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,280 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,400. Current headteacher: Mr Matthew Thompson.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Cornwall
Region South West
Administrative District Cornwall
Parliamentary Constituency North Cornwall
Ward Launceston South
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ATHENA LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-01-2013
UKPRN 10039999
URN 139155
Data Last Updated 19-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Miss Hollie Thomas Chair of Local Governing Body 03/10/2024 12/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Naomi Archer Local Governor 20/05/2024 09/10/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Trudy Bailey Local Governor 17/04/2023 17/04/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emma Gilbert Local Governor 04/03/2025 04/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sylvia Lennard Local Governor 21/03/2024 21/03/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Mary Lidstone Local Governor 16/03/2026 16/03/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Anna Mobbs Local Governor 13/02/2026 13/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Estelle Pears Local Governor 10/10/2023 31/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Trevor Piper Local Governor 10/10/2023 31/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Miss Hollie Thomas Local Governor 12/03/2023 12/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthew Thompson Local Governor 01/09/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
Launceston Primary School
0.32 km • Launceston
Other
Windmill Hill Academy
0.59 km • Launceston
Other
St Catherine's CofE Primary School
1.19 km • Launceston
Other
St Josephs School
1.72 km • Cornwall
Other
St Stephens Community Academy
2.06 km • Launceston
Other
South Petherwin Community Primary School
3.46 km • Launceston
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Launceston College is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Launceston, Cornwall.
Launceston College has 1,280 pupils, with a capacity of 1,400.
Launceston College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Launceston College is: Non-selective.
The Principal at Launceston College is Principal Mr Matthew Thompson.
Launceston College is at Hurdon Road, Launceston, PL15 9JR, in the Cornwall local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Launceston College: Has a sixth form.
Launceston College is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Principal Mr Matthew Thompson
Hurdon Road, Launceston, PL15 9JR
01566772468
www.launcestoncollege.uk
Location
PL15 9JR  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 139155
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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