Redruth School

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Redruth School
Address
Redruth School
Tolgus Vean

,
Cornwall
,
TR15 1TA

England
Coordinates 50°14′04″N5°14′18″W / 50.23437°N 5.23826°W / 50.23437; -5.23826
Information
Type Foundation school
MottoExpect the Best
Establishedc. 1976
Local authority Cornwall Council
Department for Education URN 112054 Tables
Ofsted Reports
HeadteacherCraig Bonds
Deputy Headteachers
Beth Haslam
Gender Coeducational
Age11to 16
Enrolment1,399 students (2022-2023)
HousesMarconi, Holman, Murdoch, Brunel
Colour(s)  Red,   Black and  
PublicationThe Carn
Website www.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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  2. "Jubilee celebration". www.redruth.cornwall.sch.uk. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
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