Budehaven Community School
Budehaven Community School is a secondary located in Cornwall, EX23 8DQ. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 18. It currently has approximately 1,139 pupils on roll.
Budehaven Community School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a foundation school. The school has a sixth form for post-16 study.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Foundation school
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 18
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe in a sparse setting
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Cornwall
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1304
Number of Pupils: 1139
Number of Boys: 564
Number of Girls: 575
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 21.4
Last Changed Date: 2025-04-29
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Good
Behaviour & Attitudes: Good
Personal Development: Good
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Good
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2024-05-20
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Wilkes
Phone: 01288353271
Website: http://www.budehaven.cornwall.sch.uk
Location: Valley Road
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
Local area information
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Frequently Asked Questions about Budehaven Community School
What is the Ofsted rating of Budehaven Community School?
Budehaven Community School has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Budehaven Community School admit?
Budehaven Community School admits pupils from age 11 to 18.
Is Budehaven Community School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Budehaven Community School is a mixed school.
What type of school is Budehaven Community School?
Budehaven Community School is a foundation school offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near Budehaven Community School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Budehaven Community School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Budehaven Community School?
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