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School · SecondaryiSource and licenceOfficial record from Get Information about Schools (DfE). Results, attendance, pupil numbers, finance and inspection outcomes are from the Department for Education and Ofsted, as published.Governor records: Get Information about Schools, as at 25 October 2026.Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.Governance Register calculates the connections.How we handle data

Poltair School

Academy sponsor led secondary school in St Austell (Cornwall).

Attainment 8
41.7
▼ 4.5 England 2025/26 provisional: 46.2
2025/26 provisional
English & maths 5+
37.7%
▼ 9pp England 2025/26 provisional: 46.3%
2025/26 provisional
Attendance rate
90.4%
▼ 1pp England 2024/25: 91.6%
2024/25 academic year
Pupil : Teacher
15.0
▼ 1.7 England 2025/26: 16.7
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
33.7%
▲ 6pp England 2025/26: 27.3%
school census 15/01/2026
Teacher turnover
15.5%
▲ 1pp England 2024/25: 14.2% (secondary schools)
2024/25
Capacity
98%
882 / 900 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Ofsted
Good
last graded, 2024

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

Poltair School, located in St. Austell, is a historic institution at the heart of its community. Our focus is on nurturing young people, helping them to thrive and grow. We are committed to ensuring every student leaves with the confidence and character needed to take charge of their futures and achieve their full potential.

Through a variety of learning opportunities and experiences, we instil resilience and high standards of behaviour and presentation in our students, preparing them for a bright future.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

1 activityiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Sparx Maths

Awards

2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
  • Duke of EdinburghPersonal development

Key facts

URN
147442
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Ages
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Non-selective
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Local authority
Cornwall
Constituency
St Austell and Newquay
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Opened
2019

Governing body (1 current, 0 former)

iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.

Governors

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Richard CardiganLocal GovernorEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2024

Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record