Curnow School
URN: 143166 • Redruth TR15 1LU
Overview
- Name
- Curnow School
- URN
- 143166
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- SPECIAL PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 60.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Robert Armstrong (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01209215432
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Drump Road, Redruth TR15 1LU
Summary
Curnow School, located in Redruth, Cornwall, is a mixed academy special converter catering to 112 pupils, with a capacity of 93. The school is dedicated to providing an inclusive learning environment that meets the diverse needs of its students. Curnow School operates across two sites: Curnow Lower School, which is integrated with Illogan Primary School, and Curnow Upper School on Drump Road. The school emphasizes a nurturing atmosphere where every learner is valued and encouraged to achieve their highest potential.
The curriculum at Curnow School is designed to be practical and interest-led, promoting independence and exploration among students. The school prides itself on its highly skilled staff and the supportive community it fosters, ensuring that pupils are engaged and make excellent progress. Curnow School has received outstanding ratings in its recent Ofsted inspections, reflecting its commitment to high-quality education and student well-being.
Curnow School actively collaborates with parents and carers, aiming to create a stimulating environment that supports both learning and personal growth. The school’s vision is to provide an exceptional, nurturing environment with high ambitions for learning, ensuring that all students are well-prepared for adult life.
The curriculum at Curnow School is designed to be practical and interest-led, promoting independence and exploration among students. The school prides itself on its highly skilled staff and the supportive community it fosters, ensuring that pupils are engaged and make excellent progress. Curnow School has received outstanding ratings in its recent Ofsted inspections, reflecting its commitment to high-quality education and student well-being.
Curnow School actively collaborates with parents and carers, aiming to create a stimulating environment that supports both learning and personal growth. The school’s vision is to provide an exceptional, nurturing environment with high ambitions for learning, ensuring that all students are well-prepared for adult life.
Useful links
- Brannel ARB (other)
- Budehaven ARB (other)
- Falmouth ARB (other)
- Mount Charles ARB (other)
- Curnow School (other)
- Doubletrees School (other)
- Nancealverne School (other)
- Orchard Manor School (other)
- Pencalenick School (other)
- Special Partnership Trust (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Curnow School (70.2)
- 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
- SPECIAL PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Capacity
- 93
- Pupils
- 112
- Boys
- 74
- Girls
- 38
- FSM %
- 46.70
- Open date
- 2016-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-06-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 112 | 74 | 38 | 93 | 46.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 104 | 68 | 36 | 93 | 45.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 93 | 61 | 32 | 93 | 54.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 93 | 61 | 32 | 93 | 54.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 94 | 61 | 33 | 93 | 52.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 93 | 63 | 30 | 93 | 47.40 |
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