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Verified 17 August 2026
Truro School is a private secondary-stage school in Cornwall, Cornwall, with a published age range of 11-20.
Private school Co-ed Ages 11-20 Sixth form Boarding school
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-20
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
Truro School
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-20
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
Five Cs give Truro School a distinctive vocabulary for its Methodist inheritance: curiosity, compassion, confidence, creativity and courage. The institution began in 1880 as Truro Wesleyan Middle Class College, and its senior route brings together co-education, day places, boarding and a Sixth Form.
Small classes and individual support sit beside a substantial co-curricular life. Subjects range from sciences and humanities to music, drama and creative work, while sport, outdoor education, performance and community activity are part of ordinary school life. Tutor groups, a medical centre, counselling and an independent listener add a strong pastoral dimension.
The Sixth Form combines A-level study with the Truro School Diploma, supra-curricular work, leadership and service. Weekly clinics, mentoring and extension work add structure around preparation for university and careers, giving the later years a clear identity beyond examination courses alone.
Three boarding houses support UK and international pupils, and entry points include the first Senior year, Year 9 and Year 12. A Cornish base, co-education, flexible boarding and a developed Sixth Form give Truro School a defined route through secondary education, with the Methodist foundation still visible in its values and daily life.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 34.1 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 33.3% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Cornwall and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 34.1
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 2.50
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Cornwall and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 11-20
- Headteacher
- Mr Andrew Johnson
- Pupil roll
- 775 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Trennick Lane, Truro, Cornwall
- Postcode
- TR1 1TH
- Area
- Cornwall
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mr Andrew Johnson
School contact
- School phone
- 01872272763
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01872272763
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-20
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Day fees
- £7,246.14 per term for Years 7-13 (2026/27, including VAT)
- Boarding fees
- £12,691.48-£16,472.80 per term for weekly, full and international boarding (2026/27, including VAT)
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
Key dates
Get date reminders-
11+ and 13+ bursary and fencing scholarship deadline
Wednesday 9 December 2026
Routes: 11+ and 13+; current Senior School cycle.
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13+ chorister scholarship deadline
Friday 11 December 2026
Route: 13+; current Senior School cycle.
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Senior School entrance examination
Saturday 16 January 2027
Route: Senior School; current cycle.
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Senior School offer letters sent
Friday 29 January 2027
Route: Senior School; current cycle.
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Senior School parent response deadline
Monday 1 March 2027
Route: Senior School; current cycle.
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Sixth Form bursary and scholarship deadline
Friday 6 November 2026
Route: Sixth Form (16+); current cycle.
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Sixth Form offer letters sent
Friday 18 December 2026
Route: Sixth Form (16+); current cycle.
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 34.1 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 2.50 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 33.3% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 44.37 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 23 September 2025
- Leadership, management and governance
- Standards met
- Quality of education, training and recreation
- Standards met
- Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Standards met
- Social and economic education and contribution to society
- Standards met
- Safeguarding
- Standards met
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2025 records an inspection beginning 23 September 2025. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Truro School handle admissions?
Truro School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Truro School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Truro School?
11+ and 13+ bursary and fencing scholarship deadline: Wednesday 9 December 2026. 13+ chorister scholarship deadline: Friday 11 December 2026. Senior School entrance examination: Saturday 16 January 2027. Senior School offer letters sent: Friday 29 January 2027. Senior School parent response deadline: Monday 1 March 2027. Sixth Form bursary and scholarship deadline: Friday 6 November 2026. Sixth Form offer letters sent: Friday 18 December 2026
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Truro School?
Truro School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 23 September 2025.