MixedIndependentBoarding

Truro School

Cornwall, South West · TR1 1TH

A Methodist foundation in Cornwall, Truro School draws on a broad community of around 787 pupils aged 11 to 18, including boarders and a sixth form of 167. The Independent Schools Inspectorate judged the school excellent at its most recent inspection, with personal development also rated excellent and all compliance standards met. The breadth of scholarships - spanning academic work, art, drama, music, sport, fencing and, at sixth form, modern languages - signals a school that values talent across many fields. A notable feature is its phone-free approach for younger pupils, who store their devices in Yondr pouches during the school day.

787

Pupils

excellent

ISI

£21,408

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 11-18
Pupils: 787
Location: Cornwall, South West
Website: www.truroschool.com
Telephone: 01872 272763

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Headteacher

Head Andy Johnson

Latest results

Attainment 8

34.1

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

National average 47%

GCSE grade 9-7

47%

A-level A*-A

50%

A-level A*-B

80%

Teaching & academics

Results at A-level are the school's clear strength: half of entries reach A*-A and 80% reach A*-B, supported by a wide subject menu from the sciences and mathematics to psychology, economics, geology and the arts. At GCSE, 47% of grades fall in the 9-7 range. Reported headline measures such as Attainment 8 (34.1 against a national average of 46.9) sit below national figures, so families may wish to discuss these alongside the A-level outcomes. The school also offers the EPQ, giving sixth-formers a route into independent research.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils: 167

Popular A-level subjects

MathematicsPsychologyPhysicsChemistryBiologyEnglish LiteratureHistoryEconomicsBusiness StudiesReligious StudiesGeologyGeographyDrama and Theatre StudiesArt and Design (Fine Art)

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-levelEPQ

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 21.16%
EHC plans: 0.12%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

AcademicArtDramaFencingMusicSportModern languages (16+ only)

Popular GCSE subjects

Religious StudiesPhysicsPhysical Education/Sports StudiesMusicGeologyGeographyDrama & Theatre StudiesDesign & TechnologyComputer Studies/ComputingChemistryBiologyArt & Design (Fine Art)

Beyond the classroom

Scholarships in sport, fencing, art, drama and music point to genuine breadth beyond the classroom. Boarding extends the school day and the chance to take part in wider activities.

Ethos & heritage

Religious character: Methodist
Boarding: Yes

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.

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £21,408
Boarding fees (per year): £35,583 - £41,628

Inspection reports

ISI rating: excellent
ISI personal development: excellent
Last inspected: 23 September 2025

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The last word

An excellent-rated Methodist school whose sixth form is its academic high point, suiting families who value strong A-level results and a settled, screen-light environment for younger pupils.

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