Redruth School
| Type | Secondary |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Tolgus Vean Redruth Cornwall TR15 1TA |
| Phone | 01209203700 |
| Reference Number | 112054 |
Description
betaRedruth School, located at TR15 1TA, Cornwall, England, is a secondary institution that caters to students aged 11 to 16. Established in 1976 from the merger of Redruth Grammar School and Tolgus Secondary School, the school boasts a foundation school status and is governed by Cornwall Council. With a total enrollment of 1,399 students (as of the 2022–2023 academic year), it is a coeducational facility with a focus on academic and athletic excellence. Known for the motto "Expect the Best," the school’s house system includes Marconi, Holman, Murdoch, and Brunel, with colors comprising red, black, and other supporting hues.
Redruth School is home to extensive sports facilities, including a swimming pool, fitness suite, and gymnasium. In addition to its regular functions, the school grounds serve as a venue for the Westward League Cross Country running competitions once a year. The school's former headteacher, Craig Martin, held the position for twelve years, departing in the summer term of 2022. The school’s fitness suite was named in his honor following his departure.
Notable former pupils include Aphex Twin, a renowned musician, Helen Blaby, a BBC reporter and newspaper columnist, and Rory McGrath, a British comedian, television personality, and writer. With its rich history and strong commitment to providing quality education and extracurricular opportunities, Redruth School continues to be a cornerstone in the community of Redruth and Cornwall.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1454 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.24%
Girls: 48.76% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 26.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 152 | 141 | 293 |
| 8 | 150 | 157 | 307 |
| 9 | 159 | 131 | 290 |
| 10 | 135 | 145 | 280 |
| 11 | 149 | 135 | 284 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.5% |
| White, Other | 3.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.1% |
| African | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2019-01-22 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-12-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2015-06-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-12-09 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-10-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-01-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-05-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-06-13 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-03-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 1999-11-15 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.07 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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St Meriadoc CofE Junior Academy
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