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Truro High School

Other independent school · Truro, TR1 2HU

Unrated

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#558 of 2,536

Better than 77% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages3 to 18
Pupils368
GenderGirls
Religious characterAnglican
Head teacherMs Nicola Dudley
Local authorityCornwall
Opened30 Sept 1880
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 112077.

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.49.445.546.2
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 453--

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 10.38.61, better than England, better than Cornwall34.9935
Average A-level gradeB--
Average points, best three A-levels39.39, better than England, better than Cornwall35.3635.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB--
AAB or better27.3%, better than England, better than Cornwall15.2%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.31, similar to England--
A-level progressAverage, similar to England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study11--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

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 pupils368
Girls368
Boys0
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.32
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.77.4%
Higher education64.5%
Employment9.7%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.6.5%
Further education0%
Apprenticeship0%

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

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

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

Frequently asked questions about Truro High School

How does Truro High School rank in England?

Truro High School ranks 558 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 77% of schools).

What are Truro High School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Truro High School was B, and 27.3% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Truro High School?

Truro High School has 368 pupils aged 3 to 18.

Does Truro High School have a sixth form?

Yes, Truro High School teaches students up to age 18.

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.