The Cornwall Independent School
Hayle, Cornwall · TR27 4HY
The Cornwall Independent School is a small, friendly all-through independent day school in Hayle serving ages 4–16 with a stated commitment to affordable independent education and individual pupil focus. The school emphasises a family atmosphere, broad National Curriculum-aligned teaching, and specialist instruction from Key Stage 2 onwards. It positions itself as a local alternative to state provision, combining academic breadth with pastoral care in an intimate setting of 81 pupils.
- →Affordable independent fees relative to other prep and senior independents
- →Small class sizes and individual attention in a family-oriented environment
- →All-through provision (age 4–16) minimising transition disruption
- →Specialist subject teaching from upper primary onwards
Who thrives here
Pupils who thrive in small, nurturing communities where individual progress is monitored closely; families seeking independent education without boarding complexity or metropolitan pressure; children who benefit from mixed-age, intimate peer groups.
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Contact & visit
14 Trelissick Road
Hayle, Cornwall
TR27 4HY
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at The Cornwall Independent School?
Day fees at The Cornwall Independent School are approximately £8,400 per year (2024/25).
How do you get into The Cornwall Independent School?
The Cornwall Independent School admits pupils at 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are The Cornwall Independent School's exam results?
At The Cornwall Independent School, 6.3% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is The Cornwall Independent School a boarding school?
The Cornwall Independent School is a day school in Hayle and does not offer boarding.
What is The Cornwall Independent School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated The Cornwall Independent School “Good” (2019).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Small, intimate class sizes enable individualised attention
✓Family-like atmosphere and pastoral care valued
✓Affordable independent fees relative to competitor schools
✓Happy, confident children reported in testimonials
Common concerns
!Not yet inspected by Ofsted—no external quality assurance on record
!Limited visible co-curricular breadth compared to larger independents
!Small pupil cohort (81 total) may constrain peer group diversity and specialist teaching capacity
!Rural location and limited transport links create access barriers