Welcome to Torpoint Community College

The Sixth Form is a lively and thriving place where every student is expected to develop their skills and learning in all subjects so they can perform to the best of their ability and pursue their dreams as well as raise their aspirations.We offer a diverse range of courses in subjects which Universities see as desirable. We also encourage all students to achieve their full potential and broaden their horizons. We are very proud that in our small community we have produced doctors, nurses, lawyers, paramedics, mechanics, teachers and so much more and that our students are now spread globally and have made a real difference to many people’s lives. We are a small sixth form with very big ambitions.Most students will follow an A Level programme with the intention they will go on to university, higher level apprenticeships and employment. We offer a range of ways in which students can access support, from whole year group events like UCAS conventions and Learn to Live to more personalised workshops focused on careers, interviews, CV’s Personal statements as well as making University choices. We are dedicated to ensuring that all students in the Sixth Form are valued, encouraged, and supported in whatever their ambitions may be. We help students prepare for the next exciting phase of their lives when they leave home, and we take pride in fostering independent learning skills which are of real benefit at university and beyond. We expect Torpoint students to take their place on the world stage.Information about entry requirements, prospectus, option choices etc should go via the Head of Sixth Form, Liz Bell who is contactable via the main college switchboard or via email on Bell.L@torpoint.cornwall.sch.uk

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Foundation school

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

739 Total

No. of Boys

368 (49.8%)

No. of Girls

371 (50.2%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

11.8%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

0.0%

A*/A grades

11.11%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

86%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

2%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:40%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:36%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:9%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:1%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

22%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

17%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:83%
England:63%

Further education

School:4%
England:4%

Employment

School:39%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:13%
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.

Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.


Admissions Process

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Key Dates & Deadlines

Oct 31, 2025

Application Deadline


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Autumn

1 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 3 - Dec 19

Spring

1 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Apr 2

Summer

1 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 20 - Jul 23

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

Summer Half Term

May 25 - May 29


Alumni Stories

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Louis Sanderson

September 2021

University

“Torpoint Community College gave me the freedom to aim for the absolute best in my education. My teachers encouraged my ambitions in my subjects right from the start and gave me the support I needed to go even further as I applied to medical school.” – Louis Sanderson, now studying at University of Exeter Medical School


Enrichment Activities

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Team building/Wellbeing trips
Social events
Mentor programme

About School

RegionSouth West
Local AuthorityCornwall
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed