Redruth School Explained

Redruth School
Coordinates:50.2344°N -5.2383°W
Motto:Expect the Best
Established:c. 1976
Head Label:Headteacher
Head:Craig Bonds
R Head Label:Deputy Headteachers
R Head:
Beth Haslam
Chair Label:Chair of Governors
Address:Tolgus Vean
County:Cornwall
Country:England
Postcode:TR15 1TA
Ofsted:yes
Urn:112054
Enrolment:1,399 students (2022-2023)
Lower Age:11
Upper Age:16
Houses:Marconi, Holman, Murdoch, Brunel
Colours: Red, Black and
Publication:The Carn

Redruth School is a secondary school in Redruth, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 11 to 16.[1] It was formed in 1976 by the merger of Redruth Grammar School and Tolgus Secondary School.

The sports fields of the school are also used as a venue for the Westward League Cross Country running competitions once a year.The school has extensive sports facilities, such as a swimming pool, a fitness suite and a gymnasium.

Craig Martin, the former headteacher of the school, left the position in 2022. He was headteacher for twelve years. The school's fitness suite has been renamed in his honour.[2]

Notable former pupils

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Redruth School URN: 112054 Tolgus Vean, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1TA. Ofsted. 10 January 2020.
  2. Web site: Jubilee celebration . 2022-10-19 . www.redruth.cornwall.sch.uk . en.
  3. Web site: The Aphex Twin Community – Track list.