Camborne Science & International Academy

04/09/2026

🌟 Extraordinary Me! 🌟

At CSIA, we want every student to build their qualifications, skills and qualities — but also to have great experiences that help shape who they are, build confidence and make new friendships.

Our clubs and co-curricular activities are a big part of this! 🎨⚽🎭🎵

Students will sign up during tutor time next week. Please have a chat with your child this weekend about what they would like to try.

Let’s make it an extraordinary year! 💫

Take a look at the jam-packed timetable below:

https://www.cambornescience.uk/userfiles/cambornesiamvc/00-homepage/Clubs%20and%20Co-curricular%20Sept-Dec%2026.pdf

04/09/2026

13 POINTS. ONE BIG LEAP. 📈

This year’s GCSE results have seen CSIA achieve an Attainment 8 score of 53.4 — the highest in Cornwall.

And one of the biggest stories behind those results is the progress at grade 5+ in English and Maths.

In 2025, 47% of our students achieved grade 5+ in English and Maths.

This year, that has risen to 60%.

That’s a 13 percentage-point increase in just one year.

And the progress continues at the highest grades, with grade 7+ rising from 16% to 26%.

From overall attainment to some of our biggest year-on-year improvements, there’s plenty to celebrate at CSIA. 💙

Want to see what makes CSIA different? Come and visit us at our Open Evening.

Book your place: https://csia-events.eventcube.io/

04/09/2026

🏆 LET THE CLUBS BEGIN!

Next week is our first full week of the new school year — and there’s plenty happening at CSIA.

From lunchtime clubs to after-school training sessions, there are lots of opportunities to get involved, try something new, get active and prepare for the fixtures ahead.

📅 Take a look at what’s happening next week below.

Please note that the clubs and training sessions will change from week to week throughout the year, depending on upcoming fixtures and competitions.

Get involved. Get active. Represent CSIA. 💙

04/09/2026

We are excited to launch a new lunchtime support service for all students - the SENshine HUB is opening its doors every lunch time in room 31.

We don’t only support students based on labels at CSIA, but instead support everyone and anyone who feels they need it as part of our inclusive school family. Need a chat? Want to ask about a learning need? Have a niggling worry? Need a quiet space to regulate? Visit our SENCos in room 31, and meet our newly appointed SEN Support Officers, too. We’re here for you, every single day, ready to support.

03/09/2026

💙 What a brilliant start for our new Year 7 students!

It has been lovely seeing our new students settle into life at CSIA today, meeting new people, taking part in challenges and getting to know their new school.

📘 Welcome booklets
Students should have brought home their Welcome Booklet today, which includes important information and key dates to help them through the year.

💌 Postcards home
Students have also been writing postcards to someone special at home. Some of the messages have been particularly lovely, including one student who wrote:

“Thank you for cooking my tea even though you don’t have to because I am old enough to do it myself. When you do it, I really feel like you love me and it makes me feel warm.”

🔐 Year 7 challenges
Our new students have also taken part in an escape room and a range of team challenges, working together and making new friendships along the way.

It has been great to see so many students already showing kindness, helping each other out and making sure everyone feels welcome.

⭐ And across the day, hundreds of praise points have already been awarded to celebrate students making a great start.

A brilliant first day for Year 7. 💙

03/09/2026

RESULTS ARE IN — AND CSIA IS THE TOP SCHOOL IN CORNWALL

CSIA has achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.4 in this year’s GCSE results — the highest in Cornwall.

But what does Attainment 8 actually mean?

It’s a measure of students’ overall achievement across up to eight qualifications, including English, Maths, EBacc subjects and other GCSE or approved qualifications.

Our score of 53.4 is up from 49.6 last year — an increase of 3.8 points.

And there’s more to celebrate:

73% achieved grade 4+ in English and Maths
60% achieved grade 5+
26% achieved grade 7+

A fantastic set of results for our 274 Year 11 students.

Want to see what makes CSIA different? Come and visit us at our Open Evening.

Book your place: https://csia-events.eventcube.io/

We look forward to welcoming you to our Open Event.Explore our main campus, meet our passionate teachers and explore the unique opportunities we have on offer.The whole school will be open for self-guided tours from 5.30-8.00pm. You can also book a slot for the welcome address with Principal Mrs Emm...

03/09/2026

FREE SCHOOL MEALS: WHAT’S CHANGING?

From the 2026/27 academic year, Cornwall Council is introducing a new Free School Meals Auto Award process.

The new system will use information already held by Cornwall Council to identify pupils who may be eligible for Free School Meals.

This includes pupils who:
• Are already claiming Free School Meals; or
• Live in a household receiving Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support from Cornwall Council.

If you are outside these groups, you will still need to apply for Free School Meals manually.

Parents and carers should check the eligibility criteria and find out more about the new process at http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/schoolmeals

03/09/2026

A HEALTHY START TO THE DAY

At CSIA, we believe it’s important to start the day well — and food is an important part of that.

Our free Breakfast Club starts Monday 7 September and is open to all CSIA students. You don’t need to be eligible for free school meals — everyone is welcome.

Every morning, 7.30–8.15am in Einsteiners:
• Free breakfast
• Juice and water provided
• No booking needed
• Turn up when you can and leave when you need to

Start your day with a good breakfast and get ready for the day ahead.

03/09/2026

Enrolment is NOW OPEN for 2026/27 Duke of Edinburgh's awards!!!

CSIA offers one of the biggest and most successful DofE programmes in Cornwall with over 250 students taking part annually.

Enrolment letters including pricing and important dates/deadlines are available to collect from the Outdoor Education office. Please note enrolment deadlines are strict so sign up early to avoid disappointment.

BRONZE AWARD - Year 9 - Enrolment deadline: October 2nd
SILVER AWARD - Year 10 - Enrolment deadline: September 11th
GOLD AWARD - Year 12 - Enrolment deadline: October 2nd

Good luck to everyone who starts or continues their DofE journey in 2026-27!!!

02/09/2026

🎉 TOMORROW, IT ALL STARTS! 🎉

Tomorrow is a huge day at CSIA as we welcome back our Year 11 students for their most important year of school so far, and welcome our brand-new Year 7 students for their very first day with us! 💙

We can’t wait to see our Year 7s begin their CSIA journey and our Year 11s take the next big step towards their GCSEs. It’s going to be a brilliant year for both cohorts, full of opportunities, challenges and plenty to be proud of.

Meanwhile, our new Year 12 cohort has successfully completed their Registration, Induction & Enrolment, and we’re delighted to welcome such a large group to Camborne Sixth Form.

And don’t forget — our Welcome to Year 11 Evening is TONIGHT!

👉 Planning to attend? Please complete the attendance form so we can prepare materials and refreshments:

https://forms.gle/urnUoHSvGyZJBoWq5

We’ll see you all tomorrow! 🎓📚