Secondary school · Redruth
Pool Academy term dates
Pool Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Cornwall council's standard term dates. We don't have Pool Academy's own dates yet — most schools follow these, but academies and some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days, so check with the school.
School holidays
October Half Term
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Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Back to school:
Easter Holiday
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Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
October Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
February Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Easter Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
Cornwall council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Redruth, Cornwall TR15 3PZ
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 714
Trust: ATHENA LEARNING TRUST
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Website: poolacademy.co.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in March 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (March 2026).
- InclusionNeeds attention
- AchievementExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
- Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Pool Academy break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Cornwall council's standard term dates — Pool Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Pool Academy?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.