Pool Academy
URN: 136614 • Redruth TR15 3PZ
Overview
- Name
- Pool Academy
- URN
- 136614
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ATHENA LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 43.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nick Ward (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01209712220
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Church Road, Redruth TR15 3PZ
Summary
Pool Academy, located in Redruth, Cornwall, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 681 students and a capacity of 1,050. The school operates under the Athena Learning Trust and is committed to providing an exceptional quality of education. The core values of Aspiration, Belonging, and Respect underpin the school's ethos, fostering a supportive environment where students are encouraged to thrive academically and personally.
The academy has undergone significant transformation in recent years, focusing on high expectations for both student conduct and learning outcomes. This commitment to excellence is reflected in the tailored educational experiences offered to students, ensuring that individual needs are met. The school actively invites prospective parents and students to visit and engage with the community, providing opportunities to learn more about life at Pool Academy.
With a percentage of 29.10% of students eligible for free school meals, Pool Academy is dedicated to inclusivity and support for all families. The school encourages open communication and collaboration with parents to enhance the educational journey of each student. For more information, visit their website at http://poolacademy.co.uk/.
The academy has undergone significant transformation in recent years, focusing on high expectations for both student conduct and learning outcomes. This commitment to excellence is reflected in the tailored educational experiences offered to students, ensuring that individual needs are met. The school actively invites prospective parents and students to visit and engage with the community, providing opportunities to learn more about life at Pool Academy.
With a percentage of 29.10% of students eligible for free school meals, Pool Academy is dedicated to inclusivity and support for all families. The school encourages open communication and collaboration with parents to enhance the educational journey of each student. For more information, visit their website at http://poolacademy.co.uk/.
Useful links
- Apply to become a Governor (governance)
- Governance (governance)
- Governors' Biographies (governance)
- Governors' Portal (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Open Events (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Accessibility Statement (download)
- Year 7 Catch Up Premium (download)
- Equality Objectives (download)
Nearby alternatives
- Redruth School (56.6)
- Pool Business and Enterprise College (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Cornwall
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ATHENA LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 1050
- Pupils
- 681
- Boys
- 357
- Girls
- 324
- FSM %
- 29.10
- Open date
- 2011-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cornwall
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 681 | 357 | 324 | 1050 | 29.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 632 | 339 | 293 | 1050 | 29.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 551 | 286 | 265 | 1050 | 27.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 551 | 286 | 265 | 1050 | 27.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 551 | 287 | 264 | 1050 | 25.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 615 | 315 | 300 | 1050 | 22.30 |
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