Truro School
School summary
A Methodist foundation in Cornwall, Truro School blends a strong academic record with the option of boarding, drawing in around 787 pupils aged 11 to 18. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated it excellent for both education and personal development at its most recent inspection, with all compliance standards met. With a sixth form of 167 and entry at 11, it suits families looking for a sustained pace from the early secondary years through to A-level. Notably, more than one in five pupils receives SEN support, suggesting a school used to working with a range of learning needs.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
47%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
50%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
80%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 23 September 2025
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above national benchmarks: 47% of GCSE grades reach 9-7 against a national average of 23%, while at A-level half of all entries achieve A*-A (national average 28%) and 80% reach A*-B. The breadth of subjects is striking, with sciences, mathematics and humanities all well represented, alongside less common offerings such as Geology. The EPQ is available for those wanting to stretch their independent research before university.
GCSE subjects
Head · Andy Johnson
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 167
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Scholarships span academic, art, drama, music and sport, with fencing and modern languages (the latter at 16+) pointing to particular strengths beyond the classroom. Such a range signals a school that takes co-curricular life seriously and rewards talent across the arts and athletics.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- Methodist
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 21.16%
- EHC plans
- 0.12%
Mobile phone policy
Smartphone free space for first - fifth year pupils. Pupils secure their phone in a personally named Yondr pouch in their registration period. Unlocking via magnetic unlocking stations available at several locations and at the end of the school day. Sixth form students permitted to use mobile phones in the sixth form café and sixth form centre.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £21,408
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £35,583 - £41,628
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.