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Redruth School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Redruth School
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils鈥� attainment measured across eight GCSE subjects is above average and has been consistently so for the last three years.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Staff help pupils modify their behaviour well. Pupils are attentive in lessons.
Qualifications and Training: Staff at all levels take part in formal and informal training programmes to improve their skills.
Current Educational Practices: They visit other schools in the region and nationally to gather new ideas.
Strengths and Challenges: Senior leaders make accurate evaluations of the quality of teaching across the school.
Opportunities for Involvement: The school's relationships with parents are strong, ensuring pupils' needs are well understood.
Communication: Senior leaders communicate well with each other, with staff and with parents and carers.
Parent Satisfaction: Almost all the parents who responded would recommend this school to other parents.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The headteacher models good relationships well and leads by example.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Senior leaders gather assessment information about pupils鈥� attainment and progress effectively to plan further improvements.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare, but staff act quickly if any bullying does happen.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pastoral care is a real strength of the school.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils take part in a wide range of extra-curricular activities including sports and arts.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Physical education is a strength in key stages 3 and 4.
Career Counselling Services: Staff provide pupils with timely advice about their future careers.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils develop their leadership skills well through BTEC and GCSE qualifications in physical education.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make good progress from their starting points.
Subjects Offered: The curriculum gives pupils a balanced experience across a range of academic and vocational subjects.
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Redruth School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cornwall County, South West.
It has 1454 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 36% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 51动漫 grade |
B+
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B
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.2 | - | 17.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 36% | 63% | 38% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.07 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% | 28.41% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 44.59% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 16% | 19.39% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 6.84% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 10.52% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.79 | 2.88 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 90.97% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 215 | 154 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 80.69% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 73% | 53.09% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 13.29% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.54% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 5.89% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 5.11% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 5.29% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.29 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 31.02% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 47.18% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 21% | 20.95% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 9.48% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 13.02% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.25 | 3.08 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 90.89% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 206 | 149 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 85.66% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 83% | 54.91% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 15.83% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.8% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 6.09% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.2% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.29 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% 2 | 31.55% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% 1 | 50.25% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 18% | 26.5% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% 2 | 10.88% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 16.53% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.01 | 3.25 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 89.93% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 140 | 149 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 83.79% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 77% | 59.14% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 8% | 18.03% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.03% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.48% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.69% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.48% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.07 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% 5 | 29.26% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 3 | 45.95% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 22% | 23.55% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 1 | 9.21% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% 4 | 14.66% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.87 | 3.06 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 84.61% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 182 | 160 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 78.79% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 64% | 59% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 22% | 18.89% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.18% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.57% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.57% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.3 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% | 29.03% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 45.9% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 15% | 23.32% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 12.35% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 13.71% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 90.29% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 149 | 166 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 83.54% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 64% | 61.92% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 29% | 20.17% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 4.92% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.02 | 29.77 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.78 1 | 30.62 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.7% | 12.42% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 16 | 67.71% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 6.21% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 30% | 21% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.5% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.3 | 26.15 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.92 | 28.42 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.5% | 10.51% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 21 | 80.42% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 20% | 8.08% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 42% | 32.25% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 4.08% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Redruth School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
