Newquay Tretherras
Trevenson Road, Newquay, TR7 3BHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Newquay Tretherras is a secondary school in Newquay for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 295 schools in Cornwall. It ranks 8th of 31 secondary schools in Cornwall. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 September 2013, report published 9 October 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 30 January 2024
Newquay Tretherras is ambitious for all pupils, and students in the sixth form, to 'achieve highly, communicate convincingly, engage fully and decide wisely'. The school has carefully planned the curriculum and wider activities so that pupils can develop these skills and attributes. Pupils behave well at this school. The school has high expectations for pupils' behaviour, attitudes and involvement in school life. However, it does not always consistently uphold these expectations. This has led to some pupils feeling that systems are unfair. Leaders are taking steps to communicate with pupils, parents and staff to build confidence in the school's procedures. The school is keen to provide pupils with a voice in school life. A school council, led by senior students, discusses and suggests changes to improve the school further. Pupil groups, such as the Cultural Empowerment Group, develop projects to educate other pupils in wider issues. Students in the sixth form work closely with adults to support this work across the school. The school provides a range of opportunities to develop pupils' talents and interests. Pupils perform in school concerts, compete in sports and complete personal challenges such as the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Pupils and staff are members of one of the five school houses. They enjoy good-natured competition to earn rewards and celebrate successes.
What the school should improve
- Assessment strategies sometimes do not accurately identify the gaps in pupils' knowledge or understanding. This means that some pupils do not receive the support they need to learn the curriculum as well as they might. The trust should ensure that assessment is used to inform teaching so that it closes the gaps in pupils' knowledge.
- The school's high expectations for positive attitudes towards learning are not always realised in all areas of school life. At times, lapses in pupils' behaviour or attitude towards their work are not addressed consistently. The trust should ensure that pupils, parents and staff have a collective understanding of the expectations and the systems in place to support pupils to meet them.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
280 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
66 students
Average A level grade B-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,614 pupils on roll, with places for 1,634
Schools near Newquay Tretherras
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treviglas Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 43.0 |
| Polwhele House School | 9 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Brannel School | 9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 41.6 |
| Penair School | 10 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 49.1 |
| Truro School | 11 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 34.1 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CORNWALL EDUCATION LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Gemma Harries
- Phone
- 01637872080
- Address
- Trevenson Road, Newquay, TR7 3BH
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- URN
- 136533
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.