Newquay Tretherras
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Trevenson Road Newquay Cornwall TR7 3BH |
| Phone | 01637872080 |
| Reference Number | 136533 |
Newquay Tretherras continues to demonstrate good performance, with a focus on ambitious education that encourages students to excel academically and socially. The school is part of the Cornwall Education Learning Trust, which supports its governance and operational effectiveness. While pupils generally exhibit good behavior and engagement, there have been some inconsistencies in upholding high expectations, which has affected student perceptions of fairness in behavior management. Leaders are working to improve communication about these expectations to build confidence within the school community.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1653 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.15%
Girls: 47.85% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 170 | 129 | 299 |
| 8 | 139 | 148 | 287 |
| 9 | 147 | 151 | 298 |
| 10 | 141 | 151 | 292 |
| 11 | 154 | 128 | 282 |
| 12 | 53 | 39 | 92 |
| 13 | 58 | 45 | 103 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.1% |
| White, Other | 5.2% |
| Unclassified | 3.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.1% |
| African | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2024 | School inspection |
| 19 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Jun 2018 | Short inspection |
| 17 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 13 Oct 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Newquay Tretherras School | |
| 13 Oct 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Feb 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 02 Feb 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 08 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 08 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2004 | Full inspection |
| 15 Nov 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Ambitious curriculum that builds knowledge over time
- Effective literacy curriculum supporting vocabulary development
- Strong personal development program with age-appropriate life skills training
- Supportive environment for pupils with SEND, particularly in the sixth form
- Comprehensive career education embedded within the curriculum
- High staff morale and investment from leaders
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment strategies sometimes fail to identify knowledge gaps
- Inconsistent enforcement of behavior expectations
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 48.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 63.2% |
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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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 36.98 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 39.78 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 28.9% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 127 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 41 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 2 |
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| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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| Name | Distance |
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Newquay Primary Academy
Trevenson Road, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 3BW |
0.2 miles |
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St Columb Minor Academy
Porth Bean Road, St Columb Minor, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 3JF |
0.49 miles |
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Newquay Junior Academy
Edgcumbe Avenue, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 2NL |
0.68 miles |
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The Bishops CofE Learning Academy
Treninnick Hill, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 2SR |
0.85 miles |
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Trenance Learning Academy
Trenance Road, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 2LU |
1.05 miles |
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Nansledan School
William Hosking Road, Newquay, TR8 4FX |
1.29 miles |
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Cubert Primary School
Chynowen Lane, Cubert, Newquay, Cornwall, TR8 5HE |
3.5 miles |
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St Newlyn East Learning Academy
Station Road, St Newlyn East, Newquay, Cornwall, TR8 5ND |
3.53 miles |
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Mawgan-In-Pydar Primary School
St Mawgan Village, Newquay, Cornwall, TR8 4EP |
3.71 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Treviglas Academy
Bradley Road, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 3JA |
0.44 miles |