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Truro School

Trennick Lane, Truro — Short walk from Truro city centre
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A-Level
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Ages11 – 20

Truro School is a A-Level school in Truro, United Kingdom. It serves 808 students for students aged 11–20.

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Location & Getting There

Trennick Lane, TruroOpen in Maps
Newquay Airport (international and connecting flights via Heathrow)
Short walk from Truro city centre

NanaSays Scorecard

808
Students Enrolled
Boarding Available
Bursaries Available

Key Details

Curricula Offered
A-LevelYes
Accreditations
BSA
Languages of Instruction
English

Scholarships Available

Merit-based Scholarships

Means-Tested Bursaries

Academic, and occasionally music, artistic or sports scholarships, are also awarded as well as are means-tested bursaries.

Academic Performance

Standards Met
ISI

ISI Inspection Report

All Independent School Standards are met. The school demonstrates strong leadership with a suitably broad curriculum, effective teaching, and good pupil achievement across GCSE and A-Level qualifications. While pupils benefit from comprehensive support for their wellbeing and extensive co-curricular opportunities, the recently reviewed behaviour management policy requires more consistent implementation and clearer understanding among pupils.

ISI Standards
Met
Key Strengths
Warm and welcoming boarding community in which boarders regard their boarding house as a 'home from home'
Very wide range of timetabled activities suiting all interests including music composition, surfing and community volunteering
Teachers have extensive and detailed subject knowledge with effective lesson delivery
Pupils achieve well including in GCSE and A-Level qualifications
Effective culture of safeguarding with comprehensive training
Wide creative arts curriculum with regular exhibitions and performances
Strong support for pupils' physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
Areas for Development
Ensure that the recently reviewed behaviour management policy is clearly understood and implemented consistently throughout the school
View Full ISI Report (2025-09-23)

Key facts

Ages
11–20 (Co-ed)
Pupils on roll
808
Inspectorate
ISI

About

Truro School is a world-class day and boarding school in Cornwall ranked in the top 10% nationally for A-Level value-added success. The school combines academic rigour with a warm, nurturing environment that inspires independent thought, offering a unique boarding experience nestled in a region with 300 miles of captivating coastline.

School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.

Why Families Choose

  • Top 10% nationally for A-Level value-added success
  • Day and boarding options
  • Unique Cornish location with outdoor pursuits
  • Family-style pastoral care
  • Sixth Form Diploma framework

Student Life

House System

House-based system with experienced house staff overseeing pastoral, academic, and personal development of boarders

Facilities & Programmes

Sports
Golf
Surfing
Co-Curricular
Surfing
Golf
Outdoor pursuits

Student Demographics

School Type
co-ed
Age Range
1120
Student Body
Boarding capacity70

School Background

Governance & Ownership

Independent

Religious Affiliation

Methodist

Awards & Recognition

Top 10% nationally for A-Level value-added success

Sports Programme

Facilities
GolfSurfing

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact the admissions office at Truro School directly for current fee information.