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Pool Academy
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- Carn Brea TR15 3PZ
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Younger pupils are beginning to know and remember more.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Many pupils have negative attitudes towards school.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers provide clear explanations; however, older pupils have gaps in their knowledge.
Communication: The school and trust must ensure they communicate effectively with all stakeholders about changes at the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The new behavior policy has caused frustration among pupils and parents.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders at all levels are addressing weaknesses.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe at school; bullying is not a significant problem.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff reward pupils for good work and behavior.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils value the variety of sports on offer.
Managing and Supporting SEND: A significant number of pupils with SEND receive sanctions that impact their learning.
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Pool Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cornwall County, South West.
It has 632 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 27% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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provide a curriculum and extracurricular activities that will help all students develop the abilities necessary to overcome problems in their future education and personal lives.
supplying the best tools and spaces to aid in our students' education.
The instruction is given in a setting that is well-resourced by teachers who are enthusiastic and stimulating, who can recognise individual needs within teaching groups, and who can offer the required and appropriate challenge to ensure that every student achieves their fullest potential.
the enthusiastic school staff's support and direction for students' effective spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development that promotes the British values of democracy, rule of law, individual liberty, and respect for others so that they mature into responsible adults ready for life in contemporary Britain.
delivering a well-structured curriculum that is taught in a respectful setting for all students and teachers, one that has respect for one another at its core, and that is supported by a behaviour and discipline policy that is reasonable, strong, and enforced.
The Senior Leadership Team (CLT) and the Academy Governors pay attention to the opinions of the students through the school council and prefects, by participating in community activities with parents and carers, and by promoting direct communication with the school with an open door policy.
by asking for feedback from peers about the Academy and discussing that feedback with the CLT and Academy Governors.
involves a thorough and organised self-evaluation, as well as an open and sincere challenge from students to the Governors and everyone else associated with the Academy.
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supplying the best tools and spaces to aid in our students' education.
The instruction is given in a setting that is well-resourced by teachers who are enthusiastic and stimulating, who can recognise individual needs within teaching groups, and who can offer the required and appropriate challenge to ensure that every student achieves their fullest potential.
the enthusiastic school staff's support and direction for students' effective spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development that promotes the British values of democracy, rule of law, individual liberty, and respect for others so that they mature into responsible adults ready for life in contemporary Britain.
delivering a well-structured curriculum that is taught in a respectful setting for all students and teachers, one that has respect for one another at its core, and that is supported by a behaviour and discipline policy that is reasonable, strong, and enforced.
The Senior Leadership Team (CLT) and the Academy Governors pay attention to the opinions of the students through the school council and prefects, by participating in community activities with parents and carers, and by promoting direct communication with the school with an open door policy.
by asking for feedback from peers about the Academy and discussing that feedback with the CLT and Academy Governors.
involves a thorough and organised self-evaluation, as well as an open and sincere challenge from students to the Governors and everyone else associated with the Academy.
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.7 | - | 15.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 27% | 98% | 29% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.81 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% | 28.41% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 44.59% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 11% | 19.39% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 6.84% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 10.52% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.20 | 2.88 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 90.97% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 127 | 154 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 74% | 80.69% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 71% | 53.09% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 13.29% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.54% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.89% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 13% | 5.11% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 5.29% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.89 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 35% | 31.02% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 47.18% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 15% | 20.95% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 9.48% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 13.02% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.21 | 3.08 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 90.89% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 147 | 149 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 85.66% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 82% | 54.91% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 15.83% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.8% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.09% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.2% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.39 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 29% 3 | 31.55% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 50.25% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 25% | 26.5% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% 1 | 10.88% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% 2 | 16.53% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.42 | 3.25 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 89.93% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 156 | 149 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 83.79% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 79% | 59.14% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 18.03% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.03% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.48% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.69% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.48% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.66 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% 1 | 29.26% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% 10 | 45.95% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 16% | 23.55% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% 6 | 9.21% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% 7 | 14.66% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.36 | 3.06 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 84.61% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 182 | 160 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 78.79% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 82% | 59% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 18.89% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.18% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 2.57% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.57% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.35 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% | 29.03% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 45.9% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 35% | 23.32% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 12.35% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 13.71% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 90.29% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 190 | 166 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 83.54% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 83% | 61.92% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 20.17% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 4.92% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Pool Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
