MixedIndependent

Three Bridges

Truro, Cornwall, South West · TR4 8EG

Three Bridges is an unusually small independent school in Truro, with around 28 pupils on roll. Its intimate scale sets it apart from larger fee-paying schools and suggests a setting where pupils are known individually and teaching can be closely tailored. The school admits at age 11 and is co-educational, with no religious character and no boarding provision. It is overseen by the ISI and led by Mrs Lisa Smith.

28

Pupils

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Overview & data

Gender
Mixed
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils
28
Location
Truro, Cornwall, South West
Website
https://threebridgesschool.com

Entrance & admissions

Entry age
11

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Headteacher

Head Mrs Lisa Smith

Latest results

Attainment 8

7.7

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

17%

National average 47%

Teaching & academics

The published figures invite careful interpretation: Three Bridges records an average Attainment 8 of 7.7 against a national average of 46.9, with 17% of pupils gaining grade 5 or above in English and Maths compared with 47% nationally. With so few pupils in a cohort, headline percentages can move sharply on a handful of results and may not reflect the experience of any individual child. Families are likely to gain a fuller picture by discussing recent outcomes and the school's approach with the head directly.

Ethos & heritage

Religious character
None
Boarding
No

The last word

A very small Truro independent that may suit families wanting close attention rather than the scale of a large school; the published results warrant a frank conversation before applying.

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Three Bridges 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is Three Bridges located?

Three Bridges is located at Kea Downs Road, Blackwater, Truro, TR4 8EG.

What type of school is Three Bridges?

Three Bridges is an independent (fee-paying) school in South West.

How many pupils attend Three Bridges?

Three Bridges has approximately 28 pupils on roll.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.