Truro School
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Methodist religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Official links
Verified exam details
Open days from the school website
Entry requirements
For more information, please contact the Head of Prep Admissions, Simone Weston on 01872 243 120 or email [email protected]To ApplyThe first step in the process for any admission is to complete and return the registration form using the link below, along with a registration fee of £120 (inc
Verification
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 125 | 34.1 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.5 |
| 2023/2024 | 150 | 37.9 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.7 |
| 2022/2023 | 143 | 34.8 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.5 |
| 2021/2022 | 123 | 37.3 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.8 |
School information
| URN | 112076 |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-20 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Andrew Johnson |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Selective |
| Religious character | Methodist |
| Postcode | TR1 1TH |
| Latest pupils | 125 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
Trennick Lane, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 1TH
www.truroschool.com1872272763| DfE number | 6079 |
| UKPRN | 10007065 |
| Opened | 20 Jan 1880 |
| GIAS updated | 24 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |