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Pool Academy

Church Road, Pool, Redruth, TR15 3PZ

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Pupils
681
Ages
11-16
FSM
29.1%
Attainment 8
41.7
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Sept 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
14.2%
Basics 9-5
37.9%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
7.8%
EBacc APS
3.57
EBacc 9-5
2.9%
EBacc 9-4
4.9%
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About Pool Academy

Pool Academy is a secondary school in Redruth, Cornwall. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.7. The school has around 681 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Church Road, Redruth, TR15 3PZ | More schools in Cornwall

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Pool Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2023 — Requires improvement
  2. Apr 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Pool Academy

What is Pool Academy's Ofsted rating?
Pool Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Pool Academy's latest exam results?
Pool Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Pool Academy located?
Pool Academy is a secondary school in Redruth, Cornwall (TR15 3PZ).
How many pupils attend Pool Academy?
Pool Academy has around 681 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Pool Academy with other schools?
View Pool Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Cornwall.