It shares a boundary with Camborne RFC, home to the town Rugby team, as well as – until 2010 – the Cornish Pirates.

A competition to design the logo and tie was held during April and May 2009, with proceeds from entries being donated to Children's hospice south west's Precious Lives Appeal, the school's charity of choice.

As part of their work as a Community School, this competition was opened up to staff, students, parents and carers, and any other member of the local area who showed an active interest in the well-being of the town.

Full councils meet on a fortnightly basis and discuss a range of subjects from the uniform to use of the school budget.

To date two students have been members of the United Kingdom Youth Parliament, representing the West Cornwall constituency.

Camborne Internal School and Science Academy has received criticism from local[6][7][8][9] and national news outlets[10][11] regarding its strict punishments for "minor" wrongdoings.