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Poltair School

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Poltair School

Trevarthian Road, St Austell, PL25 4BZ

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Pupils
877
Ages
11-16
FSM
32.6%
Attainment 8
47.3
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
47.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
18.6%
Basics 9-5
48.4%

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
48.4%
EBacc APS
4.21
EBacc 9-5
18.0%
EBacc 9-4
26.7%
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About Poltair School

Poltair School is a secondary school in St Austell, Cornwall. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.3. The school has around 877 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Trevarthian Road, St Austell, PL25 4BZ | More schools in Cornwall

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Poltair School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2024 — Good
  2. Feb 2018 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Poltair School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Poltair School

What is Poltair School's Ofsted rating?
Poltair School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Poltair School's latest exam results?
Poltair School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Poltair School located?
Poltair School is a secondary school in St Austell, Cornwall (PL25 4BZ).
How many pupils attend Poltair School?
Poltair School has around 877 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Poltair School with other schools?
View Poltair School'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.