Redruth School
Tolgus Vean, Redruth, TR15 1TAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Redruth School is a secondary school in Redruth for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 295 schools in Cornwall. It ranks 13th of 31 secondary schools in Cornwall. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 December 2018, report published 21 January 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 November 2024
Redruth is an inclusive and community-centred school. Staff have high expectations for pupils' conduct and effort. Pupils rise to this challenge. They are courteous towards staff and their peers. Pupils show interest in their learning in lessons. They do not give up easily when faced with challenging work. The learning environment is calm and low-level disruption is rare. The school provides strong pastoral and academic support. Parents and carers trust the school to look after their children well. Pupils agree that the school is a happy and welcoming place to be. They enjoy positive relationships with staff, including their form tutor. As a result, they feel safe in school. The school values the importance of developing the whole child. Pupils can be part of the Combined Cadet Force, take part in many sports clubs, join the music rock band, and be on the eco council. The school checks that many pupils participate in these extra- curricular activities. Pupils benefit from a range of other opportunities that enhance their school experience. For example, a history trip to Berlin or more locally to Bodmin Jail. Many also learn life-saving techniques and gain first aid qualifications.
What the school should improve
- In a minority of subjects, there is variation in the quality of how well the curriculum is taught. This means that pupils have a mixed experience, and some do not build their knowledge of that subject as well as they could over time. The school should ensure that the curriculum is taught to a high standard across all subjects.
- The number of disadvantaged pupils that receive exclusions from school is disproportionately high. This means that this small number of pupils are often not successfully completing their programme of study in mainstream education. The school should continue its work to support pupils and their families to minimise the need for exclusions.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
269 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,433 pupils on roll, with places for 1,699
Schools near Redruth School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pool Academy | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 41.8 |
| Camborne Science and International Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 49.7 |
| Richard Lander School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 51.0 |
| Penryn College | 7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 49.2 |
| Truro High School | 8 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 46.6 |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Trust
- The Redruth Learning Group Trust
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Craig Bonds
- Phone
- 01209203700
- Address
- Tolgus Vean, Redruth, TR15 1TA
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- URN
- 112054
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.