How many pupils does Curnow School have?

Curnow School has 112 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Is Curnow School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Curnow School is part of SPECIAL PARTNERSHIP TRUST.

Where is Curnow School?

Curnow School is located at Drump Road, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1LU.

Curnow School

Drump Road, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1LU

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

KS2 expected

3–19

Ages

112

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy special converter

Type

About Curnow School

Curnow School is an academy special converter in Redruth, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 3–19. It has 112 pupils on roll. It is part of SPECIAL PARTNERSHIP TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 47.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Cornwall →
School Type: Academy special converter
Age Range: Ages 3–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 112 / 93 (120%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

47.8%

Free school meals

2.6%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

100%

Sustained destination

100%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

12%

Overall absence

34.1%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

15.4

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.2 vs 2023/24

7.3

Pupils per teacher

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

40.54

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -3.7 vs 2023/24

£53,743

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 18% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,744 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£29,759

Spend per pupil

£31,161

Income per pupil

33%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Drump Road, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1LU
Phone: 01209215432
Headteacher: Robert Armstrong
Website: www.curnowschool.org.uk

Academy Trust

SPECIAL PARTNERSHIP TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Curnow School?: Curnow School is an academy special converter in Redruth, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 3–19.
How many pupils does Curnow School have?: Curnow School has 112 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Curnow School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at Curnow School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Curnow School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Curnow School is part of SPECIAL PARTNERSHIP TRUST.
Where is Curnow School?: Curnow School is located at Drump Road, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1LU.

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