Curnow School
URN: 112086 • Redruth TR15 1LU
Overview
- Name
- Curnow School
- URN
- 112086
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 70.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gina Briggs (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Drump Road, Redruth TR15 1LU
Summary
Curnow School is a community special school located in Redruth, Cornwall, catering to students with Education, Health and Care Plans. The school operates across two sites: Curnow Lower School, co-located with Illogan Primary School, and Curnow Upper School on Drump Road. The school aims to provide an inclusive learning environment that promotes the personal and academic development of all pupils, ensuring they are well-prepared for their futures.
The curriculum at Curnow School is designed to be practical and interest-led, focusing on fostering independence and exploration among students. The school emphasizes strong relationships and a nurturing atmosphere, which are integral to its mission of creating a supportive community. Curnow School has received an outstanding rating in its last two Ofsted inspections, reflecting its commitment to high-quality education and student well-being.
Parents and carers are encouraged to engage with the school community, and the school actively collaborates with families to support each child's unique needs. For more information or to arrange a visit, parents can contact the school directly.
The curriculum at Curnow School is designed to be practical and interest-led, focusing on fostering independence and exploration among students. The school emphasizes strong relationships and a nurturing atmosphere, which are integral to its mission of creating a supportive community. Curnow School has received an outstanding rating in its last two Ofsted inspections, reflecting its commitment to high-quality education and student well-being.
Parents and carers are encouraged to engage with the school community, and the school actively collaborates with families to support each child's unique needs. For more information or to arrange a visit, parents can contact the school directly.
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Nearby alternatives
- Curnow School (60.9)
- Highfields Private School (45.2)
- Nine Maidens Short Stay School (45.2)
- Nine Maidens Alternative Provision Academy (45.0)
- Cornwall Steiner School (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- Cornwall
- Age range
- 3 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 93
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2016-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2013-01-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 93 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 93 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 93 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 93 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 93 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 93 |
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