Truro High School
School summary
An Anglican girls' school in Truro spanning ages 4 to 18, Truro High combines an intimate scale with a strong academic record. With around 370 pupils, including a compact sixth form of 44, it offers the kind of close attention that smaller settings allow, and its most recent ISI inspection judged it excellent for both education and personal development, with all compliance standards met. Boarding is available alongside day places, broadening its reach beyond the immediate area. Led by Headmistress Mrs Sarah Matthews, the school suits families seeking a well-rounded, values-led education for girls.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
40%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
41%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
60%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 25 April 2023
Teaching & academics
Results sit comfortably above national benchmarks: 40 per cent of GCSE entries reached grades 9-7 against a national average of 23 per cent, and at A-level 41 per cent achieved A*-A compared with 28 per cent nationally. The curriculum is notably broad, with sciences, English, languages and creative subjects such as art and textiles all popular, and the EPQ available to stretch sixth-formers further. Around 13 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting individual needs are actively met within the school.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Headmistress · Mrs Sarah Matthews
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 44
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Football features among the school's main sporting activities, and the wide spread of GCSE options, from music to food technology, points to a programme that values creative and practical interests as much as academic ones.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- Anglican
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 12.79%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Mobile phone policy
Phones not to be seen or used in school from 8.45am to 3.45pm. Any handsets seen will be confiscated.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £10,378 - £19,530
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £36,954 - £42,872
Robust bursary system in place
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.