Truro School Prep
School summary
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.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 12 September 2025
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.
Head of Prep · Robert Morse
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.
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1936
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 23.55%
- EHC plans
- 0%
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.
Fees & bursaries
- 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)
Schools nearby
Truro High School
Truro, South West
Oak Tree School
Truro, South West
Truro School
South West
Polwhele House School
Truro, South West
Three Bridges
Truro, South West
Cardrew Court School
Redruth, South West
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Truro School Prep 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.