Redruth School
Redruth School is a secondary school in Redruth, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 11 to 16.[2] It was formed in 1976 by the merger of Redruth Grammar School and Tolgus Secondary School.
| Redruth School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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Tolgus Vean , Cornwall , TR15 1TA England | |
| Coordinates | 50°14′04″N 5°14′18″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Foundation school |
| Motto | Expect the Best |
| Local authority | Cornwall Council |
| Department for Education URN | 112054 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Headteacher | Craig Martin [1] |
| Deputy Headteachers | Sally Miners |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 11 to 16 |
| Enrolment | 1,126 pupils |
| Colour(s) | Red, Black and |
| Publication | The Carn |
| Website | http://www.redruth.cornwall.sch.uk/ |
The sports fields of the school are also used as a venue for the Westward League Cross Country running competitions once a year.
Notable former pupils
- Aphex Twin, musician, attended the school, and named a song on the re-release of his Surfing on Sine Waves album after it.[3]
- Helen Blaby, BBC reporter and newspaper columnist
- Rory McGrath,British comedian, television personality, and writer
References
- "Redruth School website – Staff list". Archived from the original on 14 April 2011.
- "Redruth School URN: 112054 Tolgus Vean, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1TA". Ofsted. Retrieved 10 January 2020.
- "The Aphex Twin Community – Track list".
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