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Redruth School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Craig Bonds

corporate_fareThe Redruth Learning Group Trust

location_onRedruth, TR15 1TA

language Visit Website phone 1209203700

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

1,452

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Attainment 8

45.7

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GCSE Rank

#12 in Cornwall

#1,615 of 3,216 nationally

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Redruth School is a Foundation school secondary school in Redruth, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.2×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Redruth School is a foundation school in Redruth, Cornwall, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of The Redruth Learning Group Trust. The school has approximately 1,465 pupils on roll, of whom 27% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.7, placing the school #12 in Cornwall and #1,615 of 3,216 nationally. 42.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 15.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.2× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 5 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 8.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

45.7

Grade 5+ E&M

42.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)15.6%

Entering EBacc20.10%

EBacc APS3.98

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11.30%

EBacc APS3.93

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS3.79

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.29

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc21%

EBacc APS4.25

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.29

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS4.01

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS3.87

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)75%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77%

Apprenticeships11%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

05 November 2024

Inspection Report

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12 December 2018

Inspection Report

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25 June 2015

Inspection Report

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09 December 2013

Inspection Report

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01 October 2013

Inspection Report

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17 January 2012

Inspection Report

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13 May 2009

Inspection Report

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13 June 2007

Inspection Report

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22 March 2006

Inspection Report

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15 November 1999

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2018-12-12

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2015-06-25

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

7.6%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.4%(64 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

3pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,465 pupils. During this period, there were 112 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 7.6%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,465	112	7.6%	7.3%	3
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,471	146	9.9%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,446	119	8.2%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,454	85	5.8%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,465	50	3.4%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,433	55	3.8%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,452	72	5.0%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,465	43	2.9%	5.9%	3
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,375	37	2.7%	4.7%	3
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,386	24	1.7%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,394	41	2.9%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,316	23	1.7%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,323	16	1.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,320	44	3.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,234	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,234	14	1.1%	3.2%	2
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,233	16	1.3%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,115	5	0.4%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,126	10	0.9%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,131	18	1.6%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,044	16	1.5%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,047	15	1.4%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,054	8	0.8%	3.7%	3
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,045	7	0.7%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,053	10	0.9%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,058	3	0.3%	3.1%	2

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 85 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 62 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 50 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 49 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 29 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 21 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

84.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

87.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

22.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree48%

agree39%

disagree10%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree39%

agree51%

disagree6%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree30%

agree29%

disagree11%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

not applicable23%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes22%

no78%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree48%

agree24%

disagree2%

strongly disagree21%

dont know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree54%

agree38%

disagree3%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree45%

agree40%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree39%

agree44%

disagree10%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree54%

agree38%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree71%

agree24%

disagree1%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree44%

agree34%

disagree8%

strongly disagree6%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes86%

no14%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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