Illogan School, Redruth
Illogan School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Redruth, part of Crofty Education Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 4th-highest of the 9 schools in Redruth with published results, and 5,775th of 14,452 across England. It was 91% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Cornwall (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Illogan School in detail
Illogan School in its own words
The school runs a breakfast club.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Illogan School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in Cornwall and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 68% in reading and 75% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Illogan School
For September 2026 entry, 24 families put Illogan School as their first choice and 62 named it as one of their preferences, for 26 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Illogan School are Portreath Community Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 90% reading, 86% maths); Treloweth Community Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 70% reading, 70% maths); Pennoweth Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 76% reading, 76% maths); and Treleigh Community Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 65% reading, 67% maths).
Illogan School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Portreath Community Primary SchoolTreloweth Community Primary SchoolPennoweth Primary SchoolTreleigh Community Primary School
The trust
Illogan School is one of 18 schools run by Crofty Education Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 61% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
2.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 36 pupils (17.6%) received SEN support and 6 (2.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Redruth Rail Station, about 2.3 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Church Road (n-bound), 180 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Illogan School issued 2 suspensions, 1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Illogan School are Pool Academy (1.5 miles) and Redruth School (1.8 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
23.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 68% to 80% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 75% to 80% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 70% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.5
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
31.0
KS2
2
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Illogan School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Illogan School.
- Flying Start After School Club @ IlloganAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
Illogan School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Cornwall's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Illogan School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Illogan School is in Cornwall; for families living there:
- Cornwall's school travel policy: Home to School Travel Assistance Policy 2026/27
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Cornwall is 3 (the median across 299 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Illogan School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
205 pupils
226 places
21 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Redruth
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Redruth
Across Cornwall council
Places available
6,475
Applications
4,732
Got 1st preference
95.9%
Got preferred school
99.6%
All primary applications across Cornwall council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
36
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
20.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
204
Total Pupils
104
Boys
100
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
17.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,506
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,586
Per pupil
£1278k
Total funding
£76k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.7%
Overall absence
12.2%
Persistent absence
180
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Illogan School
Questions parents ask about Illogan School
What are SATs results like at Illogan School?
Of the pupils at Illogan School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 80% reached the expected standard in reading and 80% did so in maths.
What is Illogan School's Ofsted rating?
Illogan School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2019 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Illogan School?
No fixed boundary. When Illogan School is oversubscribed, Cornwall allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Illogan School?
Illogan School was not full in 2025: it ran at 91% of its 226 places.
How big are the classes at Illogan School?
Classes at Illogan School average 30.5 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Illogan School?
Illogan School has around 204 pupils on roll. 24% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Illogan School?
5.7% of sessions were missed at Illogan School in 2024/25. 12.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Illogan School?
Apply through Cornwall's coordinated admissions process, naming Illogan School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Illogan School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Flying Start After School Club @ Illogan (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Illogan School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Cornwall is 3 (the median across 299 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Illogan School?
Illogan School is at Churchtown, Illogan, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 4SW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)