Redruth School
Foundation school in Redruth, Cornwall, England
Red, Black and Redruth School is a secondary school in Redruth, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 11 to 16.[1] It was formed in 1976 by the merger of Redruth Grammar School and Tolgus Secondary School.
The sports fields of the school are also used as a venue for the Westward League Cross Country running competitions once a year.The school has extensive sports facilities, such as a swimming pool, a fitness suite and a gymnasium.
Craig Martin, the former headteacher of the school, left the position in 2022. He was headteacher for twelve years. The school's fitness suite has been renamed in his honour.[2]
Notable former pupils
- Aphex Twin, musician, attended the school, and named a song on the re-release of his Surfing on Sine Waves album after it.[3]
- Helen Blaby, BBC reporter and newspaper columnist[citation needed]
- Rory McGrath, British comedian, television personality, and writer
- Molly Caudery, Glasgow 2024 indoor championship gold medal pole vaulter, commonwealth silver medal pole vaulter
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