Treviglas Academy

About Treviglas Academy

Treviglas Academy is a mixed secondary school in Cornwall that currently educates 860 pupils, well below its official capacity of 1,188. This gap between numbers and space is notable, but it doesn't tell the full story of demand. For entry in 2025/26, the school received 349 applications for 163 places, making it oversubscribed by a ratio of 2.14 to one. Of those applications, 161 were first-preference choices, and all of those families received an offer. The school's intake includes a significant proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals, at 26.7%, which is considerably higher than the national average for secondary schools. This context matters when interpreting the school's academic results, as a higher FSM cohort typically brings additional challenges. The school is led by headteacher James Rogers and, despite its capacity headroom, the oversubscription figures suggest it remains a popular choice among local families navigating the Cornwall secondary admissions process.

Academically, Treviglas delivers a mixed but broadly average picture. At Key Stage 4, its Progress 8 score sits at +0.01, meaning pupils achieve almost exactly what would be expected given their starting points. This is above the Cornwall local authority average of -0.12, placing the school 12th out of 31 secondary schools in the area. Attainment 8 stands at 43, and 57.3% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, though the figure drops to 35% when looking at grade 5 or above. The EBacc entry rate is low at 15.9%, with only 6.4% of pupils achieving the full EBacc at grade 5 or above. In the sixth form, based on a small cohort of 13 pupils, the average A-level grade was a C+, with a value-added score of -0.34, which falls within the 'average' banding. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2025 saw it upgraded from Requires Improvement to Good across all key areas, including behaviour, personal development, and leadership.

The school offers a broad range of facilities, including a swimming pool, sports hall, astro turf, science labs, art studios, music rooms, and a sixth form centre. Clubs and activities are plentiful, with options ranging from the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and Model UN to coding, chess, and eco club. Sports provision includes football, netball, hockey, gymnastics, and martial arts. For families with children who have special educational needs, Treviglas lists provisions for a wide spectrum, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health support. However, the Parent View responses are worth noting: while 85% of the 198 respondents would recommend the school, only 48% agreed or strongly agreed that SEND children receive the support they need, with 46% disagreeing or strongly disagreeing. This suggests that while the school has the infrastructure and stated provisions, some families feel the delivery falls short. Treviglas suits families who value a large, inclusive comprehensive with improving Ofsted grades and a strong extracurricular offer, but who may want to investigate SEND support more closely.

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