FAQs

16 to 19 free schools are stand-alone educational institutions for the education of 16 to 19 year-olds. They are funded directly by the EFA on the basis of the national funding formula for 16 to 19 provision.

Truro and Penwith College has chosen to work with the Department for Education to deliver Callywith College as a Free School. Callywith College is part of the Truro and Penwith College Bodmin campus ensuring that the College has the necessary support both educationally and financially to deliver the proposed vision.

Callywith College is run in association with Truro and Penwith College, which also owns the Callywith College site. Senior staff previously from Truro and Penwith College lead Callywith College, implementing common systems and processes, ensuring the same high levels of quality so that students enjoy the same outstanding experience.

There are many reasons why Callywith College is a great place to study after you have finished school. See our section ‘Why choose us?’ page for information.

Although you now have to stay in full-time education until the end of the academic year in which you turn 17, it’s your choice where you want to study.

Callywith College run a number of Open Events throughout the year. Whether online or in person, you can hear from staff, view the fantastic facilities and find out about life as student.

Our what to study page gives details about the types of courses we offer and what they entail. There is a wide range of A Levels and vocational courses to choose from, so there is bound to be something to suit you here.

Vocational courses provide a proven route to university providing the subjects are compatible. College open events are a great opportunity for you to find out whether the course you want to follow is suitable for applying to university, as is your interview.

Yes, all courses do. Please refer to the ‘Your options explained’ section of the prospectus for details of what grades you need to start your chosen course or visit our course pages.

No. Academies are offered only in conjunction with a full-time programme of study. They are intended as a supplement for, and not an alternative to, the qualifications the College runs.

For more information on applying, visit our How to Apply Page.

You can apply from September onwards. Interviews take place at different times for everyone; this is because each application is looked at and assessed individually. Don’t panic if your friend has an interview date sent to them before you do - you haven’t been forgotten!

Your interview is not a pass/fail test. It is a consultation where you discuss your plans for your future both in and beyond education. Your course choices are looked at relative to your own aspirations,
to ensure that the two things match up reasonably well. Parents or carers can attend their child’s interview if they wish. At the interview, once a suitable course has been agreed, you will be given an offer card. You need to fill this out and return it to us as soon as possible. 

Firstly, don’t panic! You will be asked to attend an advice day, to discuss whether pursuing your selected course is the right choice for you, or if another course might suit you better in light of your recent results.

Callywith College have partnered with Go Cornwall to provide the College bus service. Subsided travel is available to students from low income families. Details of our College services, timetables and any financial support available can be found here.

Study Plus is an opportunity to further your current interests, or develop new ones. Courses on offer can assist you in gaining further qualifications such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award, or they can simply be a way for you to enjoy your hobbies. 

The College will be seeking to appoint two parent governors in September. This will be through an election process held in the Autumn term. Parents/carers will also be invited in to the College in September to meet key staff and ensure their full involvement throughout their child’s time at the college.