Pool Academy
| Type | Secondary |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Church Road Pool Redruth Cornwall TR15 3PZ |
| Phone | 01209712220 |
| Reference Number | 136614 |
Description
betaPool Academy, situated in Pool, Cornwall, is a mixed secondary school with academy status, offering an education to students from the ages of 11 to 16. The school's postal address is TR15 3PZ, and its coordinates are 50°13′49″N 5°16′17″W. With a capacity of 800 pupils and an enrollment of 904 at the time of January 2015, Pool Academy is a comprehensive institution that originally opened in 1896 and has undergone several expansions, including as part of the PFI Schools building scheme in 2003.
The school's historic building is now listed as a Victorian structure, which is being converted into housing. Pool Academy has been known by various names such as Pool Comprehensive School, Pool School and Community College, and Pool Business and Enterprise College, before gaining academy status in April 2011. Offering GCSE programs, Pool Academy is the home ground for Duchy Hockey Club.
However, the school experienced controversy in 2016 following the death of one of its students, Dagmara Przybysz, who was found hanged in the school's bathroom. While the coroner recorded an open verdict, there were reports of alleged bullying against the student due to her Polish nationality, although the school reported no prior reports of racism.
The school's recognition in the media was not ideal, as in January 2019, it was named among "The Worst Schools In The Country" by the Department for Education (DfE). Despite this, Pool Academy remains an active part of the educational landscape in Pool, striving to provide a high-quality education in a challenging and vibrant academic environment.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 632 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.64%
Girls: 46.36% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 81 | 75 | 156 |
| 8 | 88 | 64 | 152 |
| 9 | 53 | 58 | 111 |
| 10 | 53 | 57 | 110 |
| 11 | 64 | 39 | 103 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.4% |
| White, Other | 4.3% |
| African | 3.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Requires Improvement |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-11-10 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-26 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2017-06-06 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-04-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2011-11-02 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Pool Business and Enterprise College | ||
| 2010-05-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-10-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 1999-09-13 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2010-05-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-10-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 1999-09-13 | 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 37.8 | 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) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.81 | 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:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Sample
UnlockProgress 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.
Sample
UnlockDestinations after GCSE's
Data relates to students who sat their GCSE's in 2022 and was last updated in May 2024.
| Staying in Education | Unlock |
| > Further Education | Unlock |
| > School Sixth Form | Unlock |
| > Sixth Form College | Unlock |
| > Other Education | Unlock |
| Apprenticeships | Unlock |
| Employment | Unlock |
| Not in education or employment | Unlock |
| Unknown | Unlock |
| Name | Distance |
|
Treloweth Community Primary School
Higher Broadlane, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 3JL |
0.57 miles |
|
Rosemellin Community Primary School
Cliff View Road, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 8PG |
1.14 miles |
|
Roskear School
Roskear, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 8DJ |
1.25 miles |
|
Illogan School
Churchtown, Illogan, Churchtown, Illogan, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 4SW |
1.36 miles |
|
St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne
Trevu Road, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 7AE |
1.78 miles |
|
Weeth Community Primary School
Holman Avenue, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 7GA |
1.8 miles |
|
Trewirgie Infants' School
Trewirgie Road, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 2SZ |
1.89 miles |
|
Trewirgie Junior School
Falmouth Road, Wyndhan, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 2QN |
1.91 miles |
|
St Meriadoc CofE Infant Academy
Rectory Road, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 7DW |
1.98 miles |
|
Pennoweth Primary School
Drump Road, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1NA |
1.98 miles |
|
Trevithick Learning Academy
Mount Pleasant Road, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 7RH |
2.03 miles |
|
Portreath Community Primary School
Penberthy Road, Portreath, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 4LU |
2.06 miles |
|
St Meriadoc CofE Junior Academy
Cranfield Road, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 7PN |
2.17 miles |
|
Pencoys Primary School
Loscombe Road, Four Lanes, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 6RB |
2.29 miles |
|
Treleigh Community Primary School
Treleigh, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 4AY |
2.49 miles |
|
Troon Community Primary School
New Road, Troon, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 9ED |
2.54 miles |
|
Kehelland Village School
Kehelland, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 0DA |
2.66 miles |
|
Penponds School
Higher Penponds, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 0QN |
2.74 miles |
|
Lanner Primary School
Lanmoor Estate, Lanner, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 6AZ |
3.36 miles |
|
St Day and Carharrack Community School
School Hill, Burnwithian, St Day, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 5LG |
3.9 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Redruth School
Tolgus Vean, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1TA |
1.47 miles |
|
Curnow School
Drump Road, Redruth, TR15 1LU |
1.95 miles |
|
Camborne Science and International Academy
Cranberry Road, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 7PP |
2.31 miles |