Pool Academy vs Redruth School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pool Academy
Redruth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
714 students
Redruth School
Redruth · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,433 students
| Measure | Pool Academy Redruth, South West | Redruth School Redruth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #275 of 402 | #193 of 402 |
| National rank | #2595 of 4,090 | #1959 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 714 | 1,433 |
| Pupils on roll | 714 | 1,433 |
| Free school meals | 32.4% | 29.9% |
| Capacity filled | 68% | 95.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.8 | 45.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.9% | 42% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.2% | 66.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.57 | 3.98 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Redruth | Redruth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | poolacademy.co.uk/ | www.redruth.cornwall.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Redruth School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.1 vs 37.2).
- •Redruth School is the larger school with 1,433 students compared with 714.
- •Pool Academy is a academy school while Redruth School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pool Academy better than Redruth School?
On the Success Index (England), Redruth School ranks higher (50.1 vs 37.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Pool Academy and Redruth School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Redruth and Redruth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pool Academy: 714. Redruth School: 1,433. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pool Academy and Redruth School rank in South West?
Pool Academy is 275th of 402 and Redruth School is 193rd of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).