Curnow School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
104
AGES
3 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Academy special converter

How Does The School Perform?

Ofsted
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(12/11/2024)
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95%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

7.0:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
35.1%
NATIONAL AVG. 16.2%
Persistent Absence
2.9%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.8%
Pupils first language
not English
45.3%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
Drump Road
Redruth
TR15 1LU
01209215432

School Description

Curnow is a very special place. The school’s vision is to provide an exceptional, nurturing environment for all its pupils. It does this extremely well. Parents cannot speak highly enough of the school. Pupils really enjoy attending, so much so that some said they would spend more time at school if they could. Pupils are happy and secure at school because the staff look after them so well. All pupils, including those with the most complex difficulties, have very positive relationships with staff. Staff make sure that all children receive the high-quality care and respect that they deserve. Pupils demonstrate their genuine care for one another. Many pupils spoken with say they have friends and trusted adults who they know will help and support them. The school wants every pupil to do as well as they can. The curriculum has been carefully tailored to meet the needs of pupils. Staff know the children really well. Staff skilfully provide a wide range of teaching approaches and support. Pupils are well prepared for the next stage in their life. Leaders care deeply about the children in their care. Leaders work hard to meet the health, education and care needs of pupils while also ensuring pupils enjoy their time at school.

Curnow School Parent Reviews



95% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 86% Agree 9% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>86, "agree"=>9, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 22 responses up to 12-11-2024
Strongly Agree 86% Agree 5% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>86, "agree"=>5, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 22 responses up to 12-11-2024
Strongly Agree 64% Agree 32% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 22 responses up to 12-11-2024
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 100% Strongly Agree 0% Agree 0% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>100, "strongly_agree"=>0, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 22 responses up to 12-11-2024
Strongly Agree 77% Agree 9% Disagree 9% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>77, "agree"=>9, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 22 responses up to 12-11-2024
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 41% Strongly Agree 45% Agree 9% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>41, "strongly_agree"=>45, "agree"=>9, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 22 responses up to 12-11-2024
Strongly Agree 95% Agree 0% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>95, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 22 responses up to 12-11-2024
Strongly Agree 77% Agree 14% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 9% {"strongly_agree"=>77, "agree"=>14, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>9} Figures based on 22 responses up to 12-11-2024
Strongly Agree 91% Agree 5% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>91, "agree"=>5, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 22 responses up to 12-11-2024
Strongly Agree 86% Agree 9% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>86, "agree"=>9, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 22 responses up to 12-11-2024
Strongly Agree 82% Agree 14% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>82, "agree"=>14, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 22 responses up to 12-11-2024
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 18% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 23% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>23} Figures based on 22 responses up to 12-11-2024
Strongly Agree 91% Agree 0% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>91, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 22 responses up to 12-11-2024
Yes 95% No 5% {"yes"=>95, "no"=>5} Figures based on 22 responses up to 12-11-2024

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