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Pool Academy
Church Road, Pool, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 3PZ, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
6.3 / 100
Bottom 6%
Better than 6% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
681
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
65%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.8, this school performs in the top 71% of schools nationally, indicating a solid level of academic achievement. However, the recent Ofsted inspection rated it as 'Requires Improvement,' suggesting there are areas needing attention. Additionally, only 61% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which may be a consideration for parents seeking strong foundational skills for their children.
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Last inspected: 26 September 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 41.8 | Bottom 29% 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%. | 61% | Bottom 37% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 8% 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%. | 5% | Bottom 8% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.3%
Black African5.7%
White Other4.3%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed Other0.9%
Other0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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50.22859, -5.27097 · TR15 3PZ
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN136614
School typeAcademy converter
Websitepoolacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Pool Academy rated by Ofsted?
Pool Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 September 2023.
Is Pool Academy a good school?
Pool Academy scores 6.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 6% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Pool Academy in GCSEs?
Pool Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.8. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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