Cardrew Court School, Redruth
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Cardrew Court School excels at helping pupils who have been out of education for long periods return to learning with confidence. Staff build strong, caring relationships that make pupils feel valued and safe, helping them develop positive attitudes towards school. The school offers personalised learning programmes and rich community experiences that prepare pupils well for their next stage of education.
Key Strengths
- Strong, caring relationships between staff and pupils create a safe, calm learning environment
- Well-sequenced reading curriculum with high-quality texts helps pupils develop a love of reading
- Personalised programmes of study tailored to individual pupils' needs
- Pupils show improved attendance and positive behaviour due to high expectations and clear routines
- Rich opportunities for personal development through community engagement, clubs and trips
Areas for Improvement
- Some newer subjects are less consistently delivered than established subjects, meaning pupils don't learn as methodically
- Staff checks on pupils' knowledge are variable, so gaps in learning and misconceptions occasionally go unaddressed
- The school should strengthen assessment practices across all subjects to identify and address learning gaps more swiftly
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with positive relationships, zero tolerance for bullying, and pupils knowing who to speak to if worried.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, trips, visits based on pupils' interests and aspirations
Cardrew Court School is a place of healing and reintegration for pupils with special educational needs who have experienced long periods out of education. The school provides personalised programmes with a strong core curriculum, and most pupils settle quickly and re-engage positively in their learning.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
15 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
55%
Available places
48 pupils
88 capacity
40 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Redruth
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Redruth
Admissions Demand - Cornwall
Places available
6,490
Applications
5,640
Got 1st preference
97.1%
Got preferred school
99.5%
Secondary admissions across Cornwall (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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