Pool Academy Celebrates 2025 GCSE Success

Pool Academy is celebrating a standout year of GCSE success, with students collecting their results today, Thursday 21st August, and looking ahead to bright futures.

Outstanding Student Achievements

The school is particularly proud of Nikita F, who secured grade 9s in every subject alongside a distinction. Nikita will continue his studies at Truro, taking A Levels in Chemistry, Biology, and Maths. His ambition is to become an orthodontist, and these exceptional results mark the first step towards that goal.

Fellow student Akiri also celebrated a strong set of results, achieving 5 grade 9s and 3 grade 8s. He will also move on to Truro, studying Computer Science, Photography, 3D Design, and Maths. His aim is to pursue software development at university, with a particular interest in website development.

Strong School Performance

This year, Pool Academy's 103 students achieved a higher Attainment 8 score of 40.6%, improving on 36.7 in 2024 and 37.9 in 2023.

Other key improvements included:

• 61% of students achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and maths (up from 54% in 2024 and 49% in 2023).

• 40% of students achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths (up from 30% in 2024 and 27% in 2023).

• 11% achieved both English and maths at grade 7 or higher (up from 6% in 2024 and 3% in 2023).

These figures highlight the school's commitment to high expectations, strong teaching, and pastoral care.

📷Akiri at Pool Academy

A Vibrant Year of Opportunities

Beyond exam results, Pool Academy has delivered a wide range of enrichment activities throughout the year.

Students benefited from:

• A new functional fitness suite to support well-being.

• The "Starbooks" reading drive and "Champion Hour" revision sessions.

• Educational trips to Berlin, London (including Parliament and the Imperial War Museum), and Bodmin Jail.

• Opportunities to record a radio advert with Greatest Hits Radio, perform at the Cornwall Youth Choir Jamboree, and explore careers through a Business Breakfast event.

The academy also enjoyed notable moments of community engagement, including a royal visit from HRH Princess Anne, a Q&A with Perran Moon MP, and fundraising for Children in Need and Comic Relief, as well as hosting the Redruth Charity Sports Awards.

Principal's Praise

Principal Nick Ward said:

"We are incredibly proud of our students and their GCSE achievements this year. These results are a testament to their resilience, determination, and the support of our outstanding staff team. It's wonderful to see so many young people ready to take the next step with confidence."

Ofsted Recognition

Pool Academy part of the Athena Learning Trust continues to build on its strong reputation. Ofsted inspectors highlighted the calm and purposeful learning environment, effective curriculum, and positive daily routines. Pupils were also noted to feel safe and supported, with strong pastoral care in place.

📷Nikita at Pool celebrating