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Truro High School

Truro, Cornwall, South West · TR1 2HU

An Anglican girls' school spanning ages 4 to 18, Truro High educates around 370 pupils in Cornwall, with both day and boarding places available. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its most recent inspection an "excellent" rating, with personal development judged equally highly and all compliance standards met. Under Headmistress Mrs Sarah Matthews, it sits among the smaller independent schools, which lends a close-knit feel, particularly in a sixth form of just 44. A robust bursary system is in place, which may widen access for families who could not otherwise meet day fees ranging from roughly £10,400 to £19,500, or boarding fees of up to £42,872.

370

Pupils

excellent

ISI

£19,530

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Girls
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 4-18
Pupils: 370
Location: Truro, Cornwall, South West
Website: www.trurohigh.co.uk
Telephone: 01872 272830

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Headteacher

Headmistress Mrs Sarah Matthews

Latest results

Attainment 8

46.6

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

National average 47%

GCSE grade 9-7

40%

A-level A*-A

41%

A-level A*-B

60%

Teaching & academics

At GCSE, 40% of grades fall in the 9-7 range, and the school's Attainment 8 score of 46.6 sits just below the national average of 46.9. At A-level, 41% of entries reach A*-A and 60% reach A*-B, with English, Art, Textiles, Languages and the Sciences proving popular choices; an EPQ is also offered alongside the standard qualifications. The breadth of GCSE subjects, from three separate sciences to Food Technology and Business Studies, suggests a curriculum that balances academic and creative routes. Around 13% of pupils receive SEN support.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils: 44

Popular A-level subjects

EnglishArtTextilesLanguagesSciences

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-levelEPQ

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 12.79%
EHC plans: 0%

Arts & extracurricular

Languages

FrenchSpanish

Popular GCSE subjects

English LanguageEnglish LiteratureBiologyPhysicsChemistryGeographyHistoryReligious StudiesFrenchSpanishBusiness StudiesArt & DesignTextilesFood TechnologyMusicPE

Sport

Main sports

Football

Beyond the classroom

Creative subjects feature prominently, with Art and Textiles among the most popular at both GCSE and A-level, and French and Spanish on offer as modern languages. Football is the main listed sport.

Ethos & heritage

Religious character: Anglican
Boarding: Yes

Mobile phone policy

Phones not to be seen or used in school from 8.45am to 3.45pm. Any handsets seen will be confiscated.

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £10,378 - £19,530
Boarding fees (per year): £36,954 - £42,872

Robust bursary system in place

Inspection reports

ISI rating: excellent
ISI personal development: excellent
Last inspected: 25 April 2023

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The last word

A small Anglican girls' school with strong inspection judgements and a creative streak, offering boarding and bursary support. Families weighing the cost will want to look closely at the GCSE figures alongside the broader picture.

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