SecondaryData as of May 2026

Pool Academy

Church Road, Pool, Redruth, TR15 3PZ

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Redruth.

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Pupils

681

Ages

11-16

FSM

29.1%

Attainment 8

41.7

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Sept 2023

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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.

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.

Sept 2023 — Requires improvement
Apr 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near Pool Academy

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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?

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