Richard Lander School
Richard Lander School is a secondary located in Cornwall, TR3 6LT. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 16. It currently has approximately 1,516 pupils on roll.
Richard Lander School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a community school.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Community school
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 16
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Cornwall
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1430
Number of Pupils: 1516
Number of Boys: 806
Number of Girls: 710
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 18.0
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: Not Rated
Behaviour & Attitudes: Not Rated
Personal Development: Not Rated
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: 9
Inspection Date: 2015-03-27
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Mulcahy
Phone: 01872273750
Website: http://www.richardlander.co.uk/
Location: Higher Besore 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Richard Lander School
What is the Ofsted rating of Richard Lander School?
Richard Lander School has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Richard Lander School admit?
Richard Lander School admits pupils from age 11 to 16.
Is Richard Lander School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Richard Lander School is a mixed school.
What type of school is Richard Lander School?
Richard Lander School is a community school offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near Richard Lander School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Richard Lander 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 Richard Lander School?
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