Open Other Secondary Mixed

Pool Academy

Church Road, Redruth, TR15 3PZ
Part of: POOL ACADEMY (Single-academy trust)
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Pool Academy
Redruth, TR15 3PZ
681 Pupils
1,050 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
29.10% FSM %
357 Boys
324 Girls
About Pool Academy

Pool Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Redruth, Cornwall, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 681 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,050. Current headteacher: Nick Ward.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Cornwall
Region South West
Administrative District Cornwall
Parliamentary Constituency Camborne and Redruth
Ward Pool & Tehidy
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor ATHENA LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-04-2011
UKPRN 10033328
URN 136614
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Lucy Gambier Chair of Local Governing Body 18/01/2024 18/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Mary Anson Local Governor 02/03/2021 20/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Frank Baker Local Governor 30/09/2025 30/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Amy Carpenter Local Governor 15/04/2024 24/04/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Debbie Curnow Local Governor 05/12/2023 05/12/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Eleanor Glanville Local Governor 13/03/2024 13/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Darren Hearley Local Governor 02/12/2023 20/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Richard Schofield Local Governor 05/10/2023 05/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Nick Ward Local Governor 01/09/2021 01/09/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Nick Ward Local Governor 01/09/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Vicki Webb Local Governor 13/03/2024 13/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Treloweth Community Primary School
1.01 km • Redruth
Other
Rosemellin Community Primary School
1.67 km • Camborne
Other
Roskear Primary & Nursery School
1.77 km • Camborne
Other
Redruth School
2.42 km • Redruth
Other
Illogan School
2.45 km • Redruth
Other
St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne
2.66 km • Camborne
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Pool Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Redruth, Cornwall.
Pool Academy has 681 pupils, with a capacity of 1,050.
Pool Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Pool Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Pool Academy is Mr Nick Ward.
Pool Academy is at Church Road, Pool, Redruth, TR15 3PZ, in the Cornwall local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Pool Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Pool Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Nick Ward
Church Road, Pool, Redruth, TR15 3PZ
01209712220
poolacademy.co.uk/
Location
TR15 3PZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136614
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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