Pool Academy, Redruth
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Pool Academy provides a carefully planned curriculum that helps pupils succeed, with strong support systems in place for vulnerable learners. The school has built a positive school experience for many pupils through enriching activities and caring staff who know their students well. Pupils benefit from a thoughtful personal development programme that helps them explore their interests and prepare for their future.
Key Strengths
- Pupils' achievement is improving securely with rising national examination outcomes
- Well-planned, ambitious curriculum with clear knowledge sequences helps pupils learn with confidence
- Strong pastoral support including dedicated spaces like the 'Lowen room' for vulnerable pupils
- Thoughtful personal development programme woven through curriculum and enrichment activities
- Effective identification and support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent application of behaviour policy by staff affecting pupils' perceptions of fairness
- Too many pupils behaving poorly in corridors and around school, with too many suspensions remaining
- Some pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils spend too much time out of lessons missing crucial learning
- Not all teachers consistently check pupil understanding across all curriculum areas
- Bullying concerns under-reported and not resolved as effectively as needed
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Fashion show, annual trips to Valencia and Berlin, sport, music, arts, drama clubs
Pool Academy is improving steadily with rising exam outcomes and a well-constructed curriculum. However, the school needs to address inconsistent behaviour management and ensure all pupils, particularly disadvantaged students and those with SEND, receive consistent support.
At a Glance
32.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
25.0
Avg class size
25
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
68%
Available places
714 pupils
1,050 capacity
336 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)
Inspection History(16)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.19167%
Overall absence
26.96011%
Persistent absence
727
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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