Launceston College is a secondary school

High school

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 in Launceston, Cornwall. It is for boys and girls aged 11–16. Attached to the main school is the 6th form

Sixth form

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 that is for boys and girls aged 16–18.

History

Launceston College was first established in 1409 and became a boys grammar school

Grammar school

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 with boarding house

Boarding house

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. In 1962, Horwell Grammar School for Girls, located in Newport

Newport, Cornwall

Newport is a suburb of the town of Launceston in Cornwall, United Kingdom. Originally a separate settlement, Newport is immediately north of the town....

, merged and in 1965 the former Pennygillam School was added to form the present day comprehensive school

Comprehensive school

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 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

Technology College

Technology College is a term used in the United Kingdom for a secondary specialist school that focuses on design and technology, mathematics and science. These were the first type of specialist schools, beginning in 1994. In 2008 there were 598 Technology Colleges in England, of which 12 also...

 in 1998. The logo of the college is based on Launceston Castle

Launceston Castle

Launceston Castle is located in the town of Launceston, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. .-Early history:The castle is a Norman motte and bailey earthwork castle raised by Robert, Count of Mortain, half-brother of William the Conqueror shortly after the Norman conquest, possibly as early as 1067...

 a major landmark in the town.

Notable alumni

• Charles Causley
  Charles Causley
  Charles Stanley Causley, CBE, FRSL was a Cornish poet, schoolmaster and writer. His work is noted for its simplicity and directness and for its associations with folklore, especially when linked to his native Cornwall....
  
  , Cornish poet and writer
• Roger Moore
  Roger Moore
  Sir Roger George Moore KBE , is an English actor, perhaps best known for portraying British secret agent James Bond in seven films from 1973 to 1985. He also portrayed Simon Templar in the long-running British television series The Saint.-Early life:Moore was born in Stockwell, London...
  
  , British actor (educated during WWII evacuation)

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