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Redruth School

Coordinates: 50°14′04″N 5°14′18″W / 50.23437°N 5.23826°W / 50.23437; -5.23826
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Redruth School
Address
Map
Tolgus Vean

,
Cornwall
,
TR15 1TA

England
Coordinates50°14′04″N 5°14′18″W / 50.23437°N 5.23826°W / 50.23437; -5.23826
Information
TypeFoundation school
MottoExpect the Best
Establishedc. 1976
Local authorityCornwall Council
Department for Education URN112054 Tables
OfstedReports
HeadteacherCraig Bonds
Deputy Headteachers
Beth Haslam
GenderCoeducational
Age11 to 16
Enrolment1,399 students (2022-2023)
HousesMarconi, Holman, Murdoch, Brunel
Colour(s)  Red,   Black and  
PublicationThe Carn
Websitewww.redruth.cornwall.sch.uk

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

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References

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