Redruth School
| Type | Secondary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Tolgus Vean Redruth Cornwall TR15 1TA |
| Phone | 01209203700 |
| Reference Number | 112054 |
Redruth School demonstrates effective leadership and a strong community focus, maintaining the standards previously identified in their last inspection. The school creates an inclusive atmosphere with high expectations for student behavior and academic efforts, leading to a positive learning environment. Pupils are engaged and show resilience, benefiting from a range of extracurricular activities that promote their personal development. Additionally, the school has recently enhanced its support for pupils with SEND, receiving positive feedback from the community about these initiatives.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1465 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.6%
Girls: 48.4% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 159 | 156 | 315 |
| 8 | 154 | 140 | 294 |
| 9 | 148 | 146 | 294 |
| 10 | 161 | 132 | 293 |
| 11 | 134 | 135 | 269 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.3% |
| White, Other | 3.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| African | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 12 Dec 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Dec 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 01 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 13 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jun 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 22 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong pastoral and academic support for all pupils.
- High expectations for pupil conduct and effort.
- Successful extracurricular programs that enhance student experiences.
- Commitment to preparing pupils for future pathways.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Staff well-being prioritized through professional development.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent curriculum delivery in a minority of subjects.
- Disproportionate exclusions among disadvantaged pupils.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 59.9% |
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 212 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 68 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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| Name | Distance |
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Trewirgie Infants' School
Trewirgie Road, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 2SZ |
0.54 miles |
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Trewirgie Junior School
Falmouth Road, Wyndhan, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 2QN |
0.55 miles |
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Pennoweth Primary School
Drump Road, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1NA |
0.58 miles |
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Treloweth Community Primary School
Higher Broadlane, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 3JL |
0.89 miles |
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Treleigh Community Primary School
Treleigh, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 4AY |
1.18 miles |
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Illogan School
Churchtown, Illogan, Churchtown, Illogan, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 4SW |
1.79 miles |
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Pencoys Primary School
Loscombe Road, Four Lanes, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 6RB |
2.05 miles |
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Lanner Primary School
Lanmoor Estate, Lanner, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 6AZ |
2.19 miles |
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St Day and Carharrack Community School
School Hill, Burnwithian, St Day, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 5LG |
2.44 miles |
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Roskear Primary & Nursery School
Roskear, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 8DJ |
2.52 miles |
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Rosemellin Community Primary School
Cliff View Road, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 8PG |
2.53 miles |
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Portreath Community Primary School
Penberthy Road, Portreath, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 4LU |
2.62 miles |
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St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne
Trevu Road, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 7AE |
3 miles |
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Weeth Community Primary School
Holman Avenue, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 7GA |
3.22 miles |
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Troon Community Primary School
New Road, Troon, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 9ED |
3.22 miles |
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Trevithick Learning Academy
Mount Pleasant Road, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 7RH |
3.25 miles |
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Camborne Nursery School
The Glebe, Camborne, TR14 7DT |
3.26 miles |
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St Meriadoc CofE Infant Academy
Rectory Road, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 7DW |
3.31 miles |
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St Meriadoc CofE Junior Academy
Cranfield Road, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 7PN |
3.53 miles |
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Blackwater Community Primary School
North Hill, Blackwater, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 8ES |
3.58 miles |
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Curnow School
Drump Road, Redruth, TR15 1LU |
0.51 miles |
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Cardrew Court School
Cardrew Industrial Estate, Cardrew Way, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1SS |
1.05 miles |
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Pool Academy
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1.5 miles |
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Camborne Science and International Academy
Cranberry Road, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 7PP |
3.55 miles |
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Three Bridges
Kea Downs Road, Blackwater, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 8EG |
3.8 miles |