The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 33% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
33%
-29.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 206
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 16.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Head
- Mrs Louise Stevenson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Location
Higher Trehaverne, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3RJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTruro Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School
Primary · 693m away
Bosvigo School
Primary · 884m away
Treyew Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy
Academy · 1.2km away
Truro Learning Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Truro High School
Independent · 1.4km away
Truro School
Independent · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Mary's CofE School, Truro?
St Mary's CofE School, Truro currently has 206 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's CofE School, Truro take?
St Mary's CofE School, Truro caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's CofE School, Truro?
St Mary's CofE School, Truro is in Truro, TR1 3RJ, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's CofE School, Truro have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's CofE School, Truro does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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