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
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Start Application| Oct 2025 | Nov 2025 | Dec 2025 | Jan 2026 | Feb 2026 |
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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
Show all storiesGeorgia 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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