Message from Matthew Thompson & Linda Blackburn

Welcome to Launceston College, where we serve our community and work in close partnership with students, staff, and families to create the very best experience and opportunities for every child. Our mission is to deliver an exceptional education - one filled with ambition, joy, and success.

As an 11–18 academy with a proud heritage dating back to 1409, we create safe, inclusive environments where every young person can thrive. Whether through our dedicated Area Resource Base (the Castle Unit) for students with complex learning needs, or our high-performing Launceston Sixth, where students consistently achieve grades well above national averages and secure places at top universities, we ensure every individual is supported to excel regardless of their background.

At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Dream Big, Be Kind, and Take Responsibility. These values shape our culture, guide our daily interactions, and drive our commitment to excellence across all areas of college life.

Dream Big 

We empower our students to set extraordinary goals and achieve academic excellence, as reflected in our 2025 GCSE and A-level results, which place us firmly among the top-performing schools in Cornwall. Beyond the classroom, we encourage students to reach further through our APEX Elite Academies, Duke of Edinburgh Award, Ten Tors challenges, and national sporting fixtures.

Be Kind

Community and inclusivity sit at the center of daily life at Launceston College. Visitors and families regularly experience the remarkably warm, welcoming, and respectful atmosphere created by our students and staff. We promote a supportive culture where every child belongs and every interaction reflects genuine care.

Take Responsibility 

We prepare our young people to take active ownership of their learning, character, and community. Through our extensive 'Beyond the Bell' extra-curricular clubs, residentials, and leadership opportunities in sports, music, and theatre, students build the resilience and independence needed to navigate their futures with confidence.

We invite you to visit Launceston College to see our vibrant lessons, witness our dedicated staff in action, and feel the unique spirit of our community firsthand.

Matthew Thompson, Executive Principal
Linda Blackburn, Head of School