Newquay Tretherras
Newquay, TR7 3BH · Cornwall · secondary school
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7th of 31 secondary schools in Cornwall we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.0/10 against 920 of them, against 5.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 46.2 · 53 | 30% | 1.60 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.17 · 62 | 25% | 1.56 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 49.0 · 65 | 10% | 0.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Newquay Tretherras overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 48.4, compared with the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.17 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Chess, Climbing, and John Muir Award clubs, or participate in football, hockey, netball, rugby, climbing, dance, trampolining, and jujitsu. Trips include the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Winter Mountaineering Skills, and a Year 7 Camp. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,614 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,634. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
With 20 places currently spare, how does the school manage entry-year availability for new applicants? How does the Progress 8 score of +0.17 translate into support for
What Ofsted said about Newquay Tretherras
Overview
Newquay Tretherras continues to be a good school, offering an ambitious curriculum designed to help pupils ‘achieve highly, communicate convincingly, engage fully and decide wisely’. The report highlights strong provision for personal development, including effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, and a positive culture where staff feel valued. However, inconsistencies in upholding high behavioural expectations and inaccuracies in assessment strategies hinder some pupils’ progress.
Strengths
- The curriculum is carefully planned to build knowledge over time, with particular success in English and modern foreign languages.
- An effective literacy curriculum, including the ‘Word Project’, helps pupils use sophisticated language and prepares sixth-form students for higher education.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported through tailored learning plans and sixth-form buddy reading schemes.
- Personal development is robust, with age-appropriate relationships and sex education, online safety training, and practical life skills such as car maintenance and personal finance.
- Staff well-being is prioritised, with leaders described as approachable and new teachers receiving strong support from the trust.
Areas to improve
- Assessment strategies must be refined to accurately identify gaps in pupils’ knowledge, ensuring teaching effectively closes these gaps.
- The school must ensure high expectations for positive attitudes and behaviour are consistently upheld across all areas of school life to build confidence in procedures.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 49.5 |
| 2024/25 | 48.4 |
| 2025/26 | 49.0 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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