Open Other Secondary Mixed

Sir James Smith's School

Dark Lane, Camelford, PL32 9UJ
Part of: WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Sir James Smith's School
Camelford, PL32 9UJ
605 Pupils
696 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
28.00% FSM %
312 Boys
293 Girls
About Sir James Smith's School

Sir James Smith's School is an Academies for pupils aged 11–16 based in Cornwall, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 605 pupils on roll. School capacity: 696. Current headteacher: Marc Cooper.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Cornwall or the school directly.

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 Camelford & Boscastle
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST
Opened 01-10-2018
UKPRN 10081207
URN 146408
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (1)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Robert Bensie Chair of Local Governing Body 11/09/2025 11/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Camelford Community Primary School
0.08 km • Camelford
Other
Delabole Primary School
3.47 km • Delabole
Other
St Teath Community Primary School
4.84 km • Bodmin
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Sir James Smith's School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Camelford, Cornwall.
Sir James Smith's School has 605 pupils, with a capacity of 696.
Sir James Smith's School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Sir James Smith's School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Sir James Smith's School is Mr Marc Cooper.
Sir James Smith's School is at Dark Lane, Camelford, PL32 9UJ, in the Cornwall local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Sir James Smith's School: Does not have a sixth form.
Sir James Smith's School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Marc Cooper
Dark Lane, Camelford, PL32 9UJ
01840213274
www.sirjamessmiths.cornwall.sch.uk
Location
PL32 9UJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 146408
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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