Launceston College
Academy converter secondary school in Launceston (Cornwall).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Athena Learning Trust Athena Learning Trust Launceston Primary School Launceston College Altarnun Primary School Egloskerry Primary School Atlantic Academy Bideford College Pool Academy The Ilfracombe Academy Camborne Science & International Academy Home Our School Our School A Rich History Located in the historic town of Launceston, our college has a proud heritage dating back to 1409.
With deep roots in the community, many parents and students have been part of our story over the years, contributing to our reputation for excellence and our strong sense of community. A Welcoming Environment Launceston College offers educational provision for students aged 11 to 18.
At the heart of our school is the vibrant community of students and staff who make it a unique and welcoming place. Our students enjoy their time here, supported by a dedicated team of staff committed to encouraging hard work, personal achievement, and mutual respect.
We have fantastic specialist facilities across the arts, music, drama, sports, science, catering, construction and design technology, as well as warm, welcoming classrooms. Commitment to Excellence We strive for individual excellence and achievement while ensuring that no one is left behind.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
7 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Drama
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Football
- Netball
- Rugby
- Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC)
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 139155
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Constituency
- North Cornwall
- Setting
- Urban: Further from a major town or city
- Opened
- 2013
Governing body (7 current, 3 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sylvia Lennard | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2028 |
| Miss Hollie Jane Thomas Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Felicity Bailey | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Mary Lidstone | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Anna Mobbs | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Emma Gilbert | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Matthew Thompson | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Mrs Sylvia Lennard | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Trudy Bailey Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Miss Hollie Jane Thomas Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record