CALLINGTON Community College has been named the fourth highest-performing school in Cornwall for English and maths results, according to provisional figures published by the Department for Education.

The college said the results placed it among the county’s leading schools for the government’s “Strong Basics” measure, which records the number of pupils achieving grade five or above in both GCSE English and maths.

Its performance is also above national figures, marking a significant achievement for the school and its latest Year 11 cohort.

School leaders have praised pupils, parents, carers and staff for their commitment and hard work, saying the results reflect the strength of the college community.

In a statement celebrating the figures, the college said it was “incredibly proud and pleased” to have secured fourth place across Cornwall.

It added that the results demonstrated the school’s values of being courageous, ambitious, respectful and encouraging.

The college also highlighted the collective effort behind the achievement, thanking families and teachers for their enthusiasm and support in helping to create a positive learning environment.

The Strong Basics measure is designed to highlight pupils who leave secondary school with a solid foundation in two core subjects, with English and maths qualifications regarded as important for further education, training and employment.

Achieving grade five or above in both subjects represents a strong pass and can help open doors to post-16 study and future career opportunities.

The latest figures provide a boost for the Callington school as it looks ahead to the next academic year and the progress of its current pupils.

The college also paid tribute to the class of 2026, congratulating the year group on its achievement.

Looking ahead, staff said they were excited to see what the class of 2027 could accomplish, adding that the new cohort had made an “amazing” start.

The school’s performance places it among the strongest in Cornwall for this key measure of GCSE attainment, with the results reflecting the work of pupils and the wider school community.