Truro School

Truro School, a day and boarding school in Cornwall, has been providing education to girls and boys aged 3-18 for over 140 years. Located on a hill overlooking the town of Truro, the school takes advantage of its picturesque rural coastal setting by offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, surfing, and war games. The school is known for its strong Christian principles and nurturing environment, fostering curiosity, compassion, confidence, creativity, and courage in its students.

Academically, Truro School has performed well in recent years, with a particular emphasis on sciences. Students have an impressive track record of progressing to study Medicine, Dentistry, or Engineering. Languages are another strong department, with all students taking at least one language, and some studying up to three. Truro School is moderately selective and slightly oversubscribed, with 60% of its students coming from the prep school. Despite its size, the school maintains a friendly and caring atmosphere.

Sporty students and those with a love for the outdoors will thrive at Truro School, which has produced county champions in rugby, hockey, and netball. The school also has an elite academy program for fencing, with students achieving national and international recognition. In addition to its strong academic and athletic programs, Truro School is well-equipped to cater for students with moderate learning difficulties, testing all students during their first year.