The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 34.1 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Methodist school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
34.1
9.7 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
+0.36
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
21% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Specialist provision
Not applicable
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–20
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Methodist
Numbers
- Pupils
- 808
- Capacity
- 92%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Head
- Mr Andrew Johnson (Headteacher)
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
Trennick Lane, Cornwall, TR1 1TH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTregolls Academy
Primary · 820m away
Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Truro High School
Independent · 1.1km away
Bosvigo School
Primary · 1.2km away
Truro Nursery School
Nursery · 1.4km away
St Mary's CofE School, Truro
Primary · 1.4km away
Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy
Academy · 1.7km away
Treyew Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Truro School a selective school?
Yes. Truro School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Truro School?
Truro School currently has 808 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Truro School take?
Truro School caters for pupils aged 11 to 20.
Where is Truro School?
Truro School is in TR1 1TH, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Truro School have a sixth form?
Yes, Truro School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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