Redruth School

A good foundation school school in Cornwall. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Redruth School.

Redruth, TR151TA Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
50.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.17
English & Maths grade 4+ %
56.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 64.8%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
12 December 2018
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Tolgus Vean
Redruth, TR151TA
Phone
1209203700
Website
redruth.cornwall.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
112054
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary
Address
Tolgus Vean, Redruth, TR15 1TA
Website
http://www.redruth.cornwall.sch.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
The Redruth Learning Group Trust
Capacity
1,485 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,454
Free School Meals
26.7% (388 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.2% (47 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.5%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
28.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
64.8 (+12.8 vs average)
Attainment 8:
45.3 (+5.8 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
40 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
242
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,454 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Respect Excellence Determination

Redruth School promotes British Values including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance for people of different faiths and beliefs.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Craig Bonds emphasizes that Redruth School is a happy, safe place where learning is engaging and every child can succeed. The message highlights celebrating individuality, respect for others, British values, high standards of behaviour, and a strong, community‑focused ethos with substantial extra‑curricular opportunities.

Facilities

State-of-the-art sports hall (central to the ARB building) Redruth School ARB (Area Resource Base) facility

Curriculum Highlights

Structured transition package from Key Stage 2 with opportunities to take part in Super Saturday taster days across a variety of subjects. Daily 30-minute literacy sessions. Broad Key Stage 3 programme with progression to Key Stage 4 and a wide range of subjects, including option choices. Core subjects taught in sets; English includes English language and English literature; Science offered as double award with a top‑up option to single/triple science as appropriate. Option subjects include Animal Care, Art and Design, Computer Science, Drama, French, Film Studies, Food Technology, Geography, Health and Social Care, History, Music, Music Technology, Philosophy and Ethics, Photography, Product Design, Spanish, Sport Studies/Sports Science.

SEND Provision

The ARB SEND provision at Redruth School is delivered by specialist staff and focuses on small-group learning with bespoke interventions. It includes regular contact with parents, pupil passports on Provision Maps to ensure consistent support, classroom support from teaching and support staff, and timetabled access to the SEN base (STEPS) for small group work. Interventions include spelling support, exam question support, social skills groups, working memory support, and reading/ decoding teaching. There are appropriate markings for Visually Impaired students, loaned IT equipment for school/home use, and consideration of Exams Access Arrangements, with spaces for external agency input as needed.

Admissions Criteria

Redruth School strictly adheres to Cornwall Council’s Admissions Policy. Comprehensive instructions and application forms are on the Cornwall Council School Admissions webpages. For admissions to September 2025, applications must be made to the Cornwall Council Admissions Team by 31 October 2024. For assistance completing the application, contact Mr Dave Bartlett or Mrs Laura McTeare at Redruth School ( [email protected] ).

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