The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.4
4.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
5.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
31%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.06
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 297 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 146 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,653
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- CORNWALL EDUCATION LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Ms Gemma Harries (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Trevenson Road, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 3BH
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Newquay Tretherras a selective school?
No. Newquay Tretherras is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Newquay Tretherras's Ofsted rating?
Newquay Tretherras was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Newquay Tretherras?
Newquay Tretherras currently has 1,653 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Newquay Tretherras take?
Newquay Tretherras caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Newquay Tretherras?
Newquay Tretherras is in Newquay, TR7 3BH, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Newquay Tretherras have a sixth form?
Yes, Newquay Tretherras has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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