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Redruth School is a non-selective secondary school maintained by the local authority (Cornwall). It has about 1,450 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In December 2018 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Attainment and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Environment and Attendance.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Attainment: About average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average. Show details
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are below average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Progress: About average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is roughly average.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
Provision for special educational needs
| Autistic spectrum disorder | Hearing impairment | Moderate learning difficulty | Social, emotional and mental health | Speech, language and communication | Visual impairment |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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