The Roseland Academy
Truro, TR2 5SE · Cornwall · secondary school
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1st 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 — 6.7/10 against 912 of them, against 6.3/10 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 | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 45.2 · 50 | 30% | 1.51 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.41 · 80 | 25% | 1.99 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 47.5 · 58 | 10% | 0.58 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Roseland Academy overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in June 2024. In 2024/25, 45.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 48.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.41 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Farm Club, Creative Writing Club, Chess and Draughts, Christmas Cookery, and the Greenpower Racing Team. Sports include the Tutor Sports Programme, Yoga, Roseland Active, Badminton, Cricket and Rounders Academy, Football, Hockey, and Netball. Arts and music options feature the Roseland Dance Academy, Roseland Choirs, Roseland Youth Orchestra, Rock School, Samba de Roselando, and Ukulele Orchestra. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 665 pupils against a stated capacity of 655. 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.
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What Ofsted said about The Roseland Academy
Overview
The Roseland Academy continues to be an outstanding school, providing pupils with an outstanding education. The report highlights a highly ambitious curriculum, skilled teaching, and a positive school culture where pupils are self-motivated and engaged.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "highly ambitious" and "meticulously planned," allowing pupils to build knowledge with confidence and achieve highly in external examinations.
- Teachers are "highly skilled," carefully checking understanding to identify gaps and adapting activities to ensure learning is secure.
- Pupils are "self-motivated, curious and engaged learners" who meet high behavioural expectations, resulting in learning "without disruption."
- The school provides effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), helping them to "excel" and improve attendance.
- There is a strong focus on reading through "Roseland Reading Routines," with a library described as a "hub of enrichment" that encourages pupils to become lifelong readers.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 49.0 |
| 2024/25 | 48.3 |
| 2025/26 | 47.5 |
| 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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