Truro High School
Truro, Cornwall · TR1 2HU
Truro High School for Girls is a well-established independent all-through school for girls aged 3–18, founded in 1880 and rooted in Cornwall's educational heritage. The school emphasizes individual nurturing, girls-only education, and an extended pastoral approach through boarding options. It has recently achieved finalist status for Independent Girls' School of the Year (2024, 2025), signalling strong contemporary standing in the sector.
- →All-through girls' education from age 3 with specialist pastoral care and wrap-around provision
- →Boarding option in a distinctive location offering access to outdoor education and Cornish community
- →Award-winning creative and extended curriculum (Leiths cookery, Greenpower, degree-level research, enterprise projects)
- →Cross-curricular learning model and explicit focus on freedom from gender stereotypes
Who thrives here
Girls who thrive in a nurturing, all-female environment with strong pastoral structures; families seeking boarding flexibility in the South West; pupils who benefit from specialist creative provision (arts, cookery, enterprise); those drawn to outdoor and environmental learning.
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Contact & visit
Falmouth Road
Truro, Cornwall
TR1 2HU
Nearest stations
Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Truro High School?
Day fees at Truro High School are approximately £19,530 per year (2024/25).
How do you get into Truro High School?
Truro High School admits pupils at 3+, 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 Truro High School's exam results?
At Truro High School, 27.3% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 36.9% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Truro High School a boarding school?
Truro High School offers boarding as well as day places.
What is Truro High School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Truro High School “Excellent” (2023).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong pastoral care and individual nurturing in girls-only environment
✓Extended and enriched curriculum (research, enterprise, cookery, outdoor learning)
✓Welcoming, family-oriented community feel; effective transition support
✓Award-winning recognition and recent finalist status for Independent Girls' School of the Year
✓Flexibility of boarding combined with day provision; wrap-around care
Common concerns
!School not yet inspected by Ofsted; limited transparent data on academic outcomes, pupil progress, or independent validation
!Limited published information on fees, bursary allocation, or scholarship award rates
!Geographically remote from London and major metropolitan areas; potential isolation for some families
!Smaller cohort size (385 pupils across all ages) may limit breadth of Sixth Form subject choices or competitive sport opportunities