Nine Maidens Alternative Provision Academy is an alternative provision academy in Redruth, Cornwall, for children and young people aged 5 to 16.
- Ages 5–16
- 59 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 5 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 59 (places for 70)
- Headteacher
- Mr John Watson (Principal)
- Part of
- Wave Multi Academy Trust
- Opened
- 1 June 2013
- Free school meals
- 69.5% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Cornwall
- School reference (URN)
- 139758
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Cornwall council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them on the day.
Ofsted
Rated Good, October 2012; school remains Good (July 2022)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in October 2012. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, July 2022).
Contact and getting there
Nine Maiden, Four Lanes, Redruth, TR16 6ND
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Trevithick Learning Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Good 2.5 miles
- Roskear Primary & Nursery School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Good 2.6 miles
- Redruth School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 3.2 miles
By need in Cornwall: Autism (18) · SEMH (14) · Moderate learning (14) · Severe learning (14) · Speech and language (13) · Dyslexia and SpLD (11) · Physical (11) · Hearing (9) · Vision (9) · Multi-sensory (9) · PMLD (8)
Questions about Nine Maidens Alternative Provision Academy
How do I get a place at Nine Maidens Alternative Provision Academy?
Places at Nine Maidens Alternative Provision Academy are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Cornwall council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Nine Maidens Alternative Provision Academy take?
Aged 5 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Nine Maidens Alternative Provision Academy’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in July 2022 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Nine Maidens Alternative Provision Academy?
Nine Maiden, Four Lanes, Redruth, TR16 6ND, in Cornwall.
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