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Redruth School
Tolgus Vean, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1TA, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.4 / 100
Top 46%
Better than 54% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,465
Capacity
1,699
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 67% of students achieving a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Although the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.7 is above the national average, the EBacc entry rate of just 20% suggests limited participation in this more rigorous academic pathway. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 86% of respondents expressing happiness with their experience.
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Last inspected: 12 December 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 45.7 | Bottom 49% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 67% | Top 48% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 42% | Bottom 45% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 20% | Bottom 36% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 16% | Bottom 36% UK |
Parent View (190 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
Good range of subjects
92%
School has high expectations
92%
School keeps me informed
90%
Behaviour is good
87%
My child feels safe
86%
I'd recommend this school
86%
My child makes good progress
85%
My child is happy
84%
Progress is communicated
83%
School supports development
78%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.3%
White Other3.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed Other0.7%
Black African0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Other0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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50.23438, -5.23826 · TR15 1TA
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN112054
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.redruth.cornwall.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Redruth School rated by Ofsted?
Redruth School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 December 2018.
Is Redruth School a good school?
Redruth School scores 54.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 46% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Redruth School?
Based on 190 Ofsted Parent View responses, Redruth School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Redruth School in GCSEs?
Redruth School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.7. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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