Treviglas Academy, Newquay
Treviglas Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Newquay, part of The Roseland Multi Academy Trust. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2023. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2026 GCSE results were the 15th-highest of the 31 schools in Cornwall with published results, and 1,656th of 3,298 across England. It was 81% full in 2025.
- GCSE results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
- Progress (2024)
- Average
Year 7 applications for September 2027 close in 5 days
Deadline Saturday 31 October 2026. Apply to Cornwall (the council where you live). Offers on 1 March.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Treviglas Academy in detail
Results
In 2026, pupils at Treviglas Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 45.9, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 44.7 in Cornwall and 47 across England.
46% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 42% in Cornwall and 47% in England.
That is up from 43 in 2025.
Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was 0.01: pupils made about average progress compared with pupils nationally who started secondary school at the same level. Progress 8 was not published for 2026.
Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 38.8, against 48.8 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 10 points.
Pupils sat GCSEs in 20 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Statistics, Combined Science and History.
Getting a place at Treviglas Academy
For September 2026 entry, 248 families put Treviglas Academy as their first choice and 419 named it as one of their preferences, for 241 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 7 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
The trust
Treviglas Academy is one of 5 schools run by The Roseland Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's secondary schools, pupils averaged an Attainment 8 score of 46.3 in 2024/25.
What parents say
198 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Treviglas Academy (as of September 2025): 85% would recommend the school, 88% say their child is happy there and 73% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (91%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (73%).
Where pupils go next
Of the 157 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 82% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 64% to a further education college, 5% to an apprenticeship and 4% into work.
Of the 32 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 31% went on to university or other higher education, 6% to apprenticeships and 31% into work.
Who goes there
2.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 101 pupils (11.6%) received SEN support and 18 (2.1%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Newquay Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Treviglas School (outside), 40 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 52 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Cornwall (14), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Treviglas Academy issued 217 suspensions, 25.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 8 permanent exclusions.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Treviglas Academy are St Columb Minor Academy (under 0.1 miles), Newquay Primary Academy (0.6 miles), Nansledan School (1 mile) and Newquay Junior Academy (1.1 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.
St Columb Minor AcademyNewquay Primary AcademyNansledan SchoolNewquay Junior Academy
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; Ofsted Parent View; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Treviglas Academy has transformed into a school where pupils want to learn, with a new leadership team that has brought moral purpose and high expectations balanced with warmth. The school excels at character development through an impressive range of activities including drama partnerships with The Royal Shakespeare Company, live performances, art gallery visits, and opportunities for pupils to take on leadership roles. Pupils with special educational needs receive excellent support through specially designed workbooks and responsive identification systems.
Key Strengths
- Highly ambitious and broad curriculum with excellent custom workbooks that support learning and help pupils with special educational needs
- Exceptionally strong reading programme (16 by 16) with carefully chosen texts that increase pupils' awareness of themselves and others
- Extensive extra-curricular opportunities including sports, music, drama, and trips that develop character and confidence
- Calm, purposeful learning environment with excellent attendance and rare low-level disruption
- Strong support for students in the sixth form with personalised guidance for university applications and career planning
Areas for Improvement
- In a few subjects, curriculum delivery is less effective and pupils do not routinely develop deep understanding of key concepts
- Staff do not consistently provide opportunities for pupils to deepen knowledge and understanding in all areas
- Need to ensure chosen teaching approaches are used consistently effectively so pupils retain important knowledge over time
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created a positive culture where pupils' interests are prioritised.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports, music, drama, live performances, art gallery visits, Royal Shakespeare Company partnership, student leadership roles, toast club, careers fairs, work experience, extended project qualification
Treviglas Academy has improved significantly since its previous inspection and is now rated Good across all areas. The school has created an environment where pupils feel valued and respected, with high expectations balanced by warmth and mutual respect.
About
Treviglas Academy is a coeducational secondary school and sixth form located in Newquay, Cornwall, England. The age range of the students is 11 to 18.
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At a Glance
25.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
198 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
Academic year 2025/26GCSE Results
2025/26 academic year
Progress 8 has declined from 0.16 to 0.01 (2023 to 2024). Attainment 8 has improved from 45.7 to 45.9 (2023 to 2026). GCSE English & Maths 5+ has improved from 36% to 46% (2023 to 2026).
Performance by Group
| Group | Progress 8 | Attainment 8 | Eng+Maths 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| All pupils | - | 45.9 | 45.6% |
| Disadvantaged(50) | - | 38.8 | 36% |
| Not known to be disadvantaged(121) | - | 48.8 | 49.6% |
| Boys(82) | - | 45.5 | 48.8% |
| Girls(89) | - | 46.2 | 42.7% |
Show more breakdowns (1)
| Non mobile(160) | - | 46.8 | 46.9% |
2025/26 academic year - DfE performance tables data
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
After GCSEs - Leaver Destinations
After GCSEs (Year 11) - 157 students
2023/24 data
Exclusions & Suspensions
8
Permanent exclusions
0.93%
Exclusion rate
217
Suspensions
25.23%
Suspension rate
86 pupils received one or more suspensions out of 860 pupils
2024/25 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby secondary school
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Term dates
Treviglas Academy 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
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You apply to the council where you live. Treviglas Academy 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)
- Collisions
- 13
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 10 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
81%
Available places
862 pupils
1,065 places
203 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Newquay
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Newquay
Across Cornwall council
Places available
6,387
Applications
5,542
Got 1st preference
97.4%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All secondary applications across Cornwall council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
101
SEN Support
18
EHC Plans
13.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
872
Total Pupils
441
Boys
431
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
54
Teachers
16.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,790
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,023
Per pupil
£6143k
Total funding
£237k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.0%
Overall absence
25.6%
Persistent absence
864
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Treviglas Academy
What are GCSE results like at Treviglas Academy?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Treviglas Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.9. 46% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Treviglas Academy's Ofsted rating?
Treviglas Academy's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2023, it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Treviglas Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Treviglas Academy is oversubscribed, Cornwall allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Treviglas Academy?
Treviglas Academy was not full in 2025: it ran at 81% of its 1065 places.
How big are the classes at Treviglas Academy?
Classes at Treviglas Academy average 24.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Treviglas Academy?
Treviglas Academy has around 872 pupils on roll. 26% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Treviglas Academy?
8% of sessions were missed at Treviglas Academy in 2024/25. 25.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Treviglas Academy?
Apply through Cornwall's coordinated admissions process, naming Treviglas Academy on your application. Applications for Year 7 places starting in September 2027 close on Saturday 31 October 2026, and offers are made on Monday 1 March 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Treviglas Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 10 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Cornwall is 3 (the median across 299 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Treviglas Academy?
Treviglas Academy is at Bradley Road, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 3JA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)