The short version
Average GCSE results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.7
1.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
20%
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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
75%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
9%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 258 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 155 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,465
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 27%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- The Redruth Learning Group Trust
- Head
- Mr Craig Bonds (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
December 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Tolgus Vean, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1TA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCurnow School
Special school · 824m away
Trewirgie Infants' School
Primary · 864m away
Trewirgie Junior School
Primary · 881m away
Pennoweth Primary School
Primary · 938m away
Treloweth Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Cardrew Court School
Independent · 1.7km away
Treleigh Community Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Pool Academy
Secondary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Redruth School a selective school?
No. Redruth School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Redruth School's Ofsted rating?
Redruth School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Redruth School?
Redruth School currently has 1,465 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Redruth School take?
Redruth School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Redruth School?
Redruth School is in Redruth, TR15 1TA, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Redruth School have a sixth form?
No, Redruth School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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