Callington Community College

Students with SEND have a dedicated classroom during non-curriculum time and access specialist counselling, EWO, Social Services and the DSL via an integrated services team; individual needs met through Individual Education Plans.

“Students with Special Educational Needs have a dedicated classroom to work during their non-curriculum time. Specialist counselling, EWO, Social Services and the DSL are available through our integrated services team . The College operates a policy of inclusion in mainstream curriculum, but individual needs are met through Individual Education Plans.”

The college has a named SENDCo, Deputy SENDCo, and SEND Administrator, plus a dedicated SEND department contact and a published SEND Information report for 2025-26.

“Mr N Griffiths - SENDCo”

The College reports serious safeguarding concerns to its Designated Safeguarding Lead while trying to preserve student anonymity.

“As an agreement of our work within the College we may have to report serious concerns to the College Designated Safeguarding Lead.”

Student Support Team offers flexible, needs-based support and partners with external agencies including mental health, social services, and drug/alcohol services.

“Support may be offered on a daily, weekly, short or long term basis. We try to respond appropriately whatever the need. In doing so, we also work with a larger range of services for young people e.g. Connexions, Youth Services, Social Services, Mental Health Services, Drug and Alcohol Abuse Services, Eating Disorders and other specialist support networks.”

Smaller class sizes give students rapid, individualised support

“C6 is a campus within a campus; students benefit from exclusive use of our Study Centre, have access to private study space and benefit from smaller class sizes which mean they get rapid and individualised support.”

Smaller class sizes giving rapid, individualised support

“benefit from smaller class sizes which mean they get rapid and individualised support”

Students are encouraged to join clubs to build cultural capital, friendships and new skills.

“We would like for each student to be taking up at least one of these exciting opportunities - building cultural capital, forging new friendships and learning new skills.”

The college offers a broad and varied range of extracurricular clubs open to all year groups, and encourages every student to take part in at least one activity.

“We highly value the many benefits that students gain from being part of a club or group and therefore ensure that our offer is as broad and varied as possible to meet the needs and interests of all of our College community.”

School describes itself as a safe, happy environment at the heart of the community where students, staff and parents are valued equally

“Importantly we provide a safe and happy learning environment, right at the heart of the community, where our students, staff and parents are valued equally.”

School emphasises personalised learning with challenging, aspirational targets set for every student

“We believe in engaging personalised learning in which every child is supported according to individual need and set challenging aspirational targets and goals.”

Sixth form (C6) offers Level 3 courses (A Level and BTEC) for Post-16 students

“At C6 we offer a range of subjects which have been carefully selected to meet the needs of students who wish to study a Level 3 course (A Level or Btec).”

Sixth form offers a range of Level 3 courses (A Level or BTEC)

“we offer a range of subjects which have been carefully selected to meet the needs of students who wish to study a Level 3 course (A Level or Btec)”

College is a comprehensive, non-selective school admitting students aged 11-19 from the local area within admission limits.

“The main principle of admission to Callington Community College is to maintain the character of the College as a comprehensive school, providing for the needs of young people within the 11-19 age range, who live in Callington and the surrounding areas, provided that they can be accommodated within the agreed admission limits.”

Students progress to university, apprenticeships, or full-time employment

“Whether our students go onto university, secure an apprenticeship, or go on to full time employment”

Post-16 pathways lead to university, apprenticeship, or full-time employment

“Whether our students go onto university, secure an apprenticeship, or go on to full time employment, our goal is to help them to find their passion and secure their future by gaining a qualification that has value and which will lead them onto their next steps.”

Subject specialists and enrichment activities lead students to achieve top grades

“Our team of expert and experienced subject specialists combined with an array of trips and extracurricular activities lead students to achieve top grades and access top universities every year.”

Subject specialists and enrichment activities lead students to achieve top grades every year

“Our team of expert and experienced subject specialists combined with an array of trips and extracurricular activities lead students to achieve top grades and access top universities every year.”