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Truro School

Other independent school · TR1 1TH

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#195 of 2,536

Better than 92% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages11 to 20
Pupils775
GenderMixed
Religious characterMethodist
Admissions policySelective
Head teacherMr Andrew Johnson
Local authorityCornwall
Opened20 Jan 1880
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 112076.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolCornwallEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.33.245.546.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%63.9%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%44.1%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%11.2%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%59%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4140--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolCornwallEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.44.37, better than England, better than Cornwall34.9935
Average A-level gradeB+--
Average points, best three A-levels44.74, better than England, better than Cornwall35.3635.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB+--
AAB or better33.3%, better than England, better than Cornwall15.2%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.36, better than England--
A-level progressAbove average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study87--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.c--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils775
Girls307
Boys468
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.199
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.0

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.81.5%
Higher education59.3%
Employment13.6%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.13.6%
Apprenticeship3.7%
Further education1.2%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Truro School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.5 miPrimaryTregolls AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Requires improvement
0.7 miPrimaryArchbishop Benson CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.7 miNot applicableTruro High SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.7 miSecondaryPenair SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.7 miPrimaryBosvigo SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.9 miNurseryTruro Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school
Outstanding
0.9 miPrimarySt Mary's CofE School, TruroVoluntary controlled school
Good
1.4 miPrimaryTruro Learning AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
1.5 miPrimaryKea Community Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.7 miNot applicablePolwhele House SchoolOther independent school
Unrated

Frequently asked questions about Truro School

How does Truro School rank in England?

Truro School ranks 195 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 92% of schools).

What are Truro School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Truro School was B+, and 33.3% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Truro School?

Truro School has 775 pupils aged 11 to 20.

Does Truro School have a sixth form?

Yes, Truro School teaches students up to age 20.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.