Redruth School
Redruth, TR15 1TA · Cornwall · secondary school
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14th of 31 secondary schools in Cornwall we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.7/10 against 818 of them, against 4.7/10 nationally. 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 | 45.6 · 52 | 30% | 1.54 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.17 · 37 | 25% | 0.93 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.1 · 61 | 10% | 0.61 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Redruth School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.17 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Combined Cadet Force and Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Sports include a sailing course at Stithians Lake and Greenpower racing. Arts features a school production. Trips include skiing, a language trip to Barcelona, history to Austria, geography field trips, an exchange to Mineral Point, USA, and London. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,433 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,500. 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
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher grades in English and maths? How does the after-school club integrate with
What Ofsted said about Redruth School
Overview
Redruth School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes the school as an "inclusive and community-centred" place where staff hold high expectations for conduct and effort, which pupils consistently meet. Leaders and governors know the school well, and parents trust the institution to look after their children.
Strengths
- Pupils are "courteous towards staff and their peers" and show resilience, meaning the learning environment is "calm" with rare low-level disruption.
- The school provides "strong pastoral and academic support," fostering positive relationships that make pupils feel safe and happy.
- A "broad and ambitious curriculum" is delivered, with reading at its heart; struggling readers receive "timely support to catch up quickly."
- Most pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) follow the same curriculum as peers, with tailored support ensuring success.
- Staff benefit from a "well-considered professional development programme," and leaders prioritise staff well-being and workload management.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure the curriculum is taught to a high standard across all subjects, as variation in a minority of areas causes pupil confusion.
- The school should continue work to minimise exclusions, as a "disproportionate number" of disadvantaged pupils are currently excluded.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 45.3 |
| 2024/25 | 45.7 |
| 2025/26 | 48.1 |
| 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
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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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