Liskeard School and Community College

School philosophy is that inclusion is 'built in' not 'bolt on', with early identification of barriers to learning and intervention in a safe, warm environment

“Liskeard’s philosophy is that inclusion is ‘built in’, not ‘bolt on.’ Barriers to learning are identified early and intervention put in place to help students who have difficulty reaching the expected standard in a safe, warm environment.”

Learning Support Department serves all students, including disabled, more able, dyslexic, dyspraxic, or those with learning/behavioural difficulties

“be they disabled, more able, dyslexic, dyspraxic, with learning or behavioural difficulties, or for students who just need advice and support”

School emphasizes strong tutor/Head of Year pastoral structure and prioritizes outstanding pastoral support

“Our commitment to provide outstanding pastoral support is therefore always a priority.”

A dedicated Assistant Head of Year 7 specializes in transition support from primary school

“We have a permanent Assistant Head of Year 7 who specialises in transition from primary school.”

Biology A Level covers advanced study of living organisms' structure, chemistry, physiology and evolution

“you will develop an advanced knowledge and understanding of living organisms in terms of their physical structure, chemical processes, molecular interactions, physiological mechanisms, development and evolution.”

Runs trips to visit universities and open days including Bristol, Cardiff, Imperial, Westminster and UCL

“we run trips to visit universities and open days. These include Bristol and Cardiff open days; visits to Imperial, Westminster and UCL.”

Students access extra-curricular activities including Duke of Edinburgh, residential trips and regular clubs.

“Students at the school have access to a range of extra-curricular activities including Duke of Edinburgh, residential trips and visits and a range of regular clubs and events.”

School values are kindness, courage and resilience, described as the foundation of everything the school does.

“our school values of kindness, courage and resilience are the foundation of everything we do”

School aspires to academic excellence combined with inclusivity for all students.

“We aspire to academic excellence with inclusivity for all and offer students the opportunity to practice the daily habits and routines that they need to ensure that they learn effectively, knowing and remembering more over time.”

Offers a wide range of A level courses as a two-year programme with exams at end of Year 13, plus an additional qualification alongside 3 A levels

“We offer a wide variety of courses at A level and these are a two-year commitment with examinations at the end of year 13.”

School is an 11-18 comprehensive that incorporates a sixth form.

“Our fully comprehensive school incorporates our sixth form as well as our Area Resource Base for students with more complex needs.”

Sixth form interviews take place in January/February with offers sent by email detailing entry requirements

“Interviews for sixth form places will be in January/February and successful candidates will receive their offers by email, which will detail their choices and entry requirements.”

A Level Biology requires specific GCSE science and maths/English grades for entry

“GCSE Biology grade 6 or Trilogy Science grade 66”

Past Art & Design students have progressed into a wide range of creative higher education fields

“Past students wishing to work within the creative industries have progressed into further and higher education studying in fields as diverse as marine photography, natural history illustration, journalism, graphic design, film and TV, animation, architecture, ceramics and glass, design and innovation.”

Biology leads to diverse career pathways including medicine, dentistry, forensic science and research

“Biological career pathways include: healthcare, medicine, bioengineering, bioinformatics, horticulture, conservation, dentistry, forensic science, psychology, biochemistry, physiotherapy, botany, zoology, genetics, oceanography, marine biology, pharmacology, science journalism, research and many more.”

School reports some of its best ever GCSE results in 2023 and 2024

“some of the school’s best ever GCSE results in 2023 and 2024”

Students consistently achieve exceptional results in A Levels and Level 3 BTEC qualifications

“Liskeard students consistently achieve exceptional results in both A Levels and Level 3 BTEC qualifications”