Truro School Prep
Truro, Cornwall, South West · TR1 3QN
Founded in 1936, Truro School Prep is a small independent day school in Cornwall taking boys and girls from ages 3 to 11. With around 276 pupils on roll, it offers a close-knit setting in which children are known as individuals. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its most recent inspection an 'excellent' rating, both for the quality of pupils' achievement and for their personal development, and the school met all compliance standards. Notably, almost a quarter of pupils receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a school accustomed to recognising and responding to a range of learning needs.
276
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£19,705
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-11
- Pupils
- 276
- Location
- Truro, Cornwall, South West
- Website
- https://www.truroschool.com/
- Telephone
- 01872 272616
Headteacher
Head of Prep Robert Morse
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Teaching & academics
The ISI judged pupils' academic achievement 'excellent', the inspectorate's highest grade. As a prep school, it prepares children up to age 11, the point at which families consider senior school entry. The reported level of SEN support indicates teaching geared towards meeting pupils where they are.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 23.55%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Beyond the classroom
Chorister scholarships point to a strong musical strand within school life, giving children with vocal talent a recognised route to develop it.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1936
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
We do not have mobile phones in the prep school. Children that require them for journeys hand in on arrival and collect before departure.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £13,315 - £19,705
- Bursaries up to
- 25% of fees
25% scholarships towards school fees (can be supplemented by means-tested bursaries if required, reviewed annually by Truro School)
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 12 September 2025
The last word
A small, well-regarded Cornish prep with an 'excellent' ISI verdict and meaningful financial support, including scholarships worth 25% of fees that can be topped up by means-tested bursaries.
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Truro School Prep 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Truro School Prep located?
Truro School Prep is located at Highertown, Truro, Truro, TR1 3QN.
What type of school is Truro School Prep?
Truro School Prep is an independent (fee-paying) school in South West.
How many pupils attend Truro School Prep?
Truro School Prep has approximately 276 pupils on roll.
What is Truro School Prep's inspection rating?
Truro School Prep is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 12 September 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.