Poltair School
Academy sponsor led
St Austell, PL25 4BZ
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 40% in England
15 of 31 in Cornwall
Pupils
882
First preferences per place
1.19
2026/27
Absence
9.6%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 44.1 | 43.4 | 47.4 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28% | 30% | 48% | |
| Average English grade | 4.5 | 4.6 | 5.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 44% | 43% | 54% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.24 | 0.26 | — |
69% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Penrice Academy · 0.8 mi · Not judged · Top 28% in England
- Brannel School · 4.7 mi · Good · Bottom 22% in England
- Fowey River Academy · 6.3 mi · Not judged · Bottom 19% in England
- The Roseland Academy · 7.0 mi · No rating · Top 39% in England
- Bodmin College · 8.7 mi · Not judged · Bottom 22% in England
- Penair School · 12.0 mi · No rating · Top 37% in England
The neighbourhood
Poltair School is in St Austell North & Carclaze (typical home £235,000, crime high).
What is Poltair School's Ofsted rating?
Poltair School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Poltair School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Poltair School is in the bottom 40% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.