Launceston College, Cornwall

Launceston College
Established 1409
Type Academy
Principal Jack Jackson
Location Hurdon Rd
Launceston
Cornwall
PL15 9JR
England
Coordinates: 50°37′44″N 4°21′36″W / 50.629°N 4.360°W / 50.629; -4.360
DfE number 908/4009
DfE URN 139155 Tables
Ofsted Reports Pre-academy reports
Students 1,322[1]
Gender Coeducational
Ages 11–18
Colours

     Navy Blue

     White
Website www.launceston-college.cornwall.sch.uk

Launceston College is a coeducational secondary school and sixth form with academy status, located in Launceston, Cornwall, England.

History

Launceston College was first established in 1409 and became a boys grammar school with boarding house. In 1962, Horwell Grammar School for Girls, located in Newport, merged and in 1965 the former Pennygillam School was added to form the present day comprehensive school which is still known as Launceston College. Since the 19th century (exact date unknown) the College has been located at the southern end of Dunheved Road, approximately one kilometre from the town centre. It was designated a Technology College in 1998, and converted to academy status in 2013. The logo of the college is based on Launceston Castle a major landmark in the town.

Notable former pupils

Launceston College

References

  1. "Establishment: Launceston College". edubase.gov. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
  2. "Charles Causley". theweeweb. Retrieved May 13, 2011.
  3. "BIOGRAPHY: ROGER MOORE". sky. Retrieved May 16, 2011.

External links

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