The short version
Average GCSE results. 83% capacity. Girls only.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.6 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Anglican school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.6
2.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.32
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
13% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–18
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Anglican
Numbers
- Pupils
- 391
- Capacity
- 83%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Matthews (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Falmouth Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2HU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBosvigo School
Primary · 600m away
Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy
Academy · 884m away
Truro School
Independent · 1.1km away
Treyew Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Truro Nursery School
Nursery · 1.3km away
Truro Learning Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
St Mary's CofE School, Truro
Primary · 1.4km away
Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Truro High School?
Truro High School currently has 391 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Truro High School take?
Truro High School caters for pupils aged 3 to 18.
Where is Truro High School?
Truro High School is in Truro, TR1 2HU, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Truro High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Truro High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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