Welcome to Callywith College

I am delighted that you are interested in studying at Callywith College. By choosing Callywith, you will be joining one of the best colleges in the country. A college that puts students first in everything we do. A college that marries academic success with personal development centred on our college values of Compassion, Resilience, Respect and Success. Our students achieve excellent results, participate in everything the college has to offer including a broad range of trips, visits, academies and enrichment activities; inspiring them to progress onto exciting destinations at top universities or apprenticeships and employment with excellent employers. Callywith College provides a stateof-the-art learning environment for specialist 16-19 education, where students thrive on a broad choice of academic and classroom based vocational courses enriched by meaningful extra-curricular experiences.Our high-quality provision was recognised as Outstanding by Ofsted in January 2020 and again in March 2024. Inspectors in 2024 said: “Students’ work is frequently of an exceptionally high standard. This is because of the high-quality teaching they receive from the highly qualified, expert lecturers who teach them”. And “College staff are very ambitious and have high expectations of their students. They have provided exceptional resources to assist in delivering high-quality education”. Why choose us? If you join our college, you will receive the highest quality teaching and learning in a supportive and caring environment, that will both nurture and challenge you to achieve your ambitions and aspirations. I look forward to meeting you soon at an open event as you make the decision to join Callywith College and take the next step into your future. Dr Jon Grey Principal Callywith College

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Free Schools

Suitable Ages

16 to 19

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

0 Total

No. of Boys

0 (0%)

No. of Girls

0 (0%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

N/A

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

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

5.41%

A*/A grades

17.46%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

33%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

3%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:82%
England:63%

Further education

School:2%
England:4%

Employment

School:41%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:15%
England:26%



Admissions Process

Start Application
Oct 2025Nov 2025Dec 2025Jan 2026Feb 2026

Application for 2026

Open Day

Open Morning

Key Dates & Deadlines

Nov 15, 2025

Open Day

Jan 24, 2026

Open Morning

Feb 20, 2026

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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Georgia Stevens

September 2021

University

“My time at Callywith was
pivotal in applying for Oxford.
I attended weekly Oxbridge
sessions where the application
process was explained and I
was guided on how to make
my application stand out.
I’ve now accepted a role as
a corporate lawyer in London
at one of the world’s top law
firms, following an internship.

Arbennik Webster

September 2021

University

“My Performing Arts lecturers
at Callywith supported me to
apply for prestigious drama
schools and gave me the skills
and confidence to audition
effectively.
“I have recently performed in
my first professional show,
‘The Bakery is Closed Again’
at the Barbican Theatre,
Plymouth, which is now
touring across the country

Teneisha Duguid

September 2021

University

“My time at Callywith really
helped to make my decision
about where to study. It
gave me the advice and
resources to be able to pick
the universities that were best
suited to me.
“Callywith really helped
prepare me for the jump
from school to university and
encouraged me to become
an independent learner. I was
able find the ways in which I
best learn, setting me up for
the best possible start at uni.


Enrichment Activities

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In addition to your course and as part of your timetable, you can choose from a range of enrichment opportunities that are offered throughout the week. As well as adding to your CV or university application, these can give you a break from your studies and enable you to meet people from other courses.

Music groups
Lingua Lounge
Dungeons & Dragons and Creative Writing

About School

RegionSouth West
Local AuthorityCornwall
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeMixed