The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.4
3.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
48%
6.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
48%
Source: 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
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
73%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
10%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 143 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 82 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 877
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 32.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- CORNWALL EDUCATION LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Richard Cardigan
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Trevarthian Road, Trevarthian Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4BZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCornwall College
16 plus · 322m away
Carclaze Community Primary School
Primary · 997m away
Sandy Hill Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Mount Charles School
Primary · 1.1km away
Penrice Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Bishop Bronescombe CofE School
Primary · 1.9km away
St Mewan Community Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Charlestown Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Poltair School a selective school?
No. Poltair School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Poltair School's Ofsted rating?
Poltair School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Poltair School?
Poltair School currently has 877 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Poltair School take?
Poltair School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Poltair School?
Poltair School is in St Austell, PL25 4BZ, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Poltair School have a sixth form?
No, Poltair School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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