How many pupils does Pool Academy have?

Pool Academy has 681 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Pool Academy's Ofsted rating?

Pool Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 September 2023).

How does Pool Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Pool Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.7 in 2025/26.

Is Pool Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Pool Academy is part of ATHENA LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Pool Academy?

Pool Academy is located at Church Road, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 3PZ.

Pool Academy

Church Road, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 3PZ

Requires Improvement

Inspected 26 September 2023

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

47.7

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

681

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Pool Academy

Pool Academy is an academy converter in Redruth, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 681 pupils on roll. It is part of ATHENA LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 September 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.7 (2025/26). 32.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Cornwall →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 681 / 1,050 (65%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 26 September 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

32.4%

Free school meals

9.9%

EAL

3.4%

SEN support

14.7%

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.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

47.7

Attainment 8

105 pupils

48.6%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

71.4%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

89%

Sustained destination

81%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.2%

Overall absence

27.0%

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.

37.41

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.7 vs 2023/24

18.7

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

7.32

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.7 vs 2023/24

£53,182

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 10% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,987 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.

£7,773

Spend per pupil

£8,254

Income per pupil

51%

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: Church Road, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 3PZ
Phone: 01209712220
Headteacher: Nick Ward
Website: http://poolacademy.co.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Pool Academy?: Pool Academy is an academy converter in Redruth, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Pool Academy have?: Pool Academy has 681 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Pool Academy's Ofsted rating?: Pool Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 September 2023).
How does Pool Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Pool Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.7 in 2025/26.
Is Pool Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Pool Academy is part of ATHENA LEARNING TRUST.
Where is Pool Academy?: Pool Academy is located at Church Road, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 3PZ.

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