Established 1409 Principal Jack Jackson DfE URN 139155 Tables Number of students 1,322 Gender Mixed-sex education | Type Academy DfE number 908/4009 Phone +44 1566 772468 Founded 1409 | |
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Location Hurdon Rd
Launceston
Cornwall
PL15 9JR
England Address Hurdon Rd, Launceston PL15 9JR, UK Similar Callington Community College, Mount Kelly (Prep), Liskeard School and Communi, Holsworthy Community College | ||
Launceston College is a coeducational secondary school and sixth form with academy status, located in Launceston, Cornwall, England.
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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.