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The Roseland Academy

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corporate_fareTHE ROSELAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

location_onTruro, TR2 5SE

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2017

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Students

656

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Attainment 8

48.3

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GCSE Rank

#7 in Cornwall

#1,171 of 3,216 nationally

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The Roseland Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Truro, serving ages 11-16. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.0×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

The Roseland Academy is an academy converter in Truro, Cornwall, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of THE ROSELAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 662 pupils on roll, of whom 21% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.3, placing the school #7 in Cornwall and #1,171 of 3,216 nationally. 45.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 20.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.0× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 6.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

48.3

Grade 5+ E&M

45.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)20.7%

Entering EBacc28.60%

EBacc APS4.1

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.41

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27.30%

EBacc APS4.23

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.41

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc25%

EBacc APS4.23

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28%

EBacc APS4.62

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc40%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.71

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc47%

EBacc APS4.39

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.57

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc44%

EBacc APS4.44

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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

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

21 May 2024

Inspection Report

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27 September 2017

Inspection Report

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11 February 2014

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2017-09-27

Maintained Academy and School Short inspection Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2014-02-11

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

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

5.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.8%(25 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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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 662 pupils. During this period, there were 37 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 5.6%, which is below 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)	662	37	5.6%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	666	53	8.0%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	655	39	6.0%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	654	40	6.1%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	657	41	6.2%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	652	17	2.6%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	656	35	5.3%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	659	27	4.1%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	646	18	2.8%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	642	32	5.0%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	646	27	4.2%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	645	10	1.6%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	647	0	0.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	649	15	2.3%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	648	1	0.2%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	648	7	1.1%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	654	20	3.1%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	635	7	1.1%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	639	15	2.3%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	637	11	1.7%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	619	21	3.4%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	625	13	2.1%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	630	19	3.0%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	623	16	2.6%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	628	21	3.3%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	635	18	2.8%	3.1%	1

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 44 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 26 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 19 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 18 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 13 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 3 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 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.

82.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

90.0%Positive

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

25.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree43%

agree41%

disagree9%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree25%

agree48%

disagree17%

strongly disagree6%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree39%

agree24%

disagree13%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

not applicable18%

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 agree43%

agree29%

disagree19%

strongly disagree2%

dont know7%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree51%

agree38%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree45%

agree42%

disagree9%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree37%

agree50%

disagree10%

strongly disagree3%

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

strongly agree53%

agree40%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree61%

agree37%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree38%

agree36%

disagree10%

strongly disagree4%

don't know13%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes85%

no15%

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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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