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Pool Academy

Academy converter · Redruth · TR15 3PZ

Ages 11–16 · 714 pupils · Cornwall

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Attainment 8

36.7

Overall absence

12.0%

Admissions demand

0.77 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-03-03

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionNeeds attention
  • Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceNeeds attention

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.59
−20+2
Attainment 836.7
English & maths grade 5+30%
English & maths grade 4+54%
EBacc entry7%

EBacc APS: 3.2

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence12.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)37.5%
Unauthorised4.9%
Authorised absence
7.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
7.6%
Enrolments in measure
683

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.77 · Often has places

1st preferences

110

Places offered

160

1st-preference offers

110

Total preferences (any rank)
295
Preferred offers (top 3)
142
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill68%

714 pupils · 1,050 places

Pupils on roll
714
Boys / girls
371 / 343
School capacity
1,050
Capacity fill
714 / 1,050 (68%)
Free school meals
32.4%
FSM pupils
231
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: ATHENA LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
ATHENA LEARNING TRUST
Sponsor
Launceston College
Headteacher
Mr Nick Ward

Location

Address
Church Road, Pool
Postcode
TR15 3PZ
Town
Redruth
County
Cornwall
Local authority
Cornwall
District
Cornwall
Constituency
Camborne and Redruth
Urban/rural
Urban: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Redruth, Cornwall, 714 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 32.4%.

Open schools in Redruth
15
Secondary schools in Redruth
2
Academies among open schools in Redruth
73% (11)
Open schools in TR15
8
Secondary in TR15
2
Open schools in Cornwall LA
299
Secondary in Cornwall LA
31

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in RedruthNear TR15

  • Redruth School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Foundation school · Secondary

    Redruth · TR15 1TA · Cornwall

    Ages 11–16

    • Att845.3
    • P8-0.2
    • EM5+43%
    • Absence10.5%

    1.5 miles away

  • Treloweth Community Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Redruth · TR15 3JL · Cornwall

    Ages 5–11

    • KS249%
    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM24.4%
    • Demand0.97

    0.6 miles away

  • Rosemellin Community Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy converter · Primary

    Camborne · TR14 8PG · Cornwall

    Ages 4–11

    • KS248%
    • Absence5.9%
    • FSM30.5%
    • Demand0.93

    1.0 miles away

  • Roskear Primary & Nursery School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Camborne · TR14 8DJ · Cornwall

    Ages 2–11

    • KS259%
    • Absence5.9%
    • FSM36.2%
    • Demand0.93

    1.1 miles away

  • Illogan School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Redruth · TR16 4SW · Cornwall

    Ages 5–11

    • KS257%
    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM23.5%
    • Demand1.13

    1.5 miles away

  • Weeth Community Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    CAMBORNE · TR14 7GA · Cornwall

    Ages 4–11

    • KS270%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM26.4%
    • Demand0.95

    1.7 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Nick Ward
Telephone
01209712220
Website
http://poolacademy.co.uk/

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