Launceston College, Cornwall

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

Launceston College (Academy Trust)
Address
Hurdon Rd Launceston , Cornwall , PL15 9JR England
Coordinates	50.629°N 4.360°W / 50.629; -4.360
Information
Type	Academy
Established	1409
Trust	Athena Learning Trust
Department for Education URN	139155 Tables
Ofsted	Reports
Principal	Matthew Thompson
Gender	Coeducational
Age	11 to 18
Enrolment	1,322[1]
Colour(s)	Navy Blue   White
Website	www.launceston-college.cornwall.sch.uk

History

The current Launceston College can be traced back to a boys' grammar school with boarding house established in 1409. During its history it was known as both Launceston Grammar School and Launceston Free School. In 1931 Launceston College came into existence (as a boys' school) through the merger of Horwell Grammar School (located in Newport. Launceston) and Dunheved College. In 1962, Horwell Grammar School for Girls located at Hendra House, Dunheved Road merged with the college. In 1965 the former Pennygillam secondary modern school was added to form the present day comprehensive school which retains the name Launceston College.

Since some time in the 19th century 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. It is now fully inclusive and educating students aged 11 to 18 or 19.

In 1966 H. Spencer Toy, its then principal, published A History of Education at Launceston^[2] detailing the development of education in the town and surrounding area.

Athena Learning Trust

The school is governed by the Athena Learning Trust, a multi academy trust that also controls Secondary Schools: Bideford College, Atlantic Academy, The Ilfracombe Academy, Pool Academy and Primary Schools: Altarnun Primary School, Launceston Primary School and Egloskerry Primary School.

Notable former pupils

• Charles Causley, Cornish poet and writer (born in Launceston).^[3]
• Donald Fear and Davyth Fear, winners on 'Who wants to be a millionaire?'
• Roger Moore, British actor (educated during World War II following evacuation from Battersea).^[4]
• Albert Sloman, first Vice-Chancellor of the University of Essex^[5]
• Alan Tuckett, educationalist.^[6]