It’s In The Air. Fresh Air, Fresh Thinking. Truro School in Cornwall is a world-class day and boarding school ranked in the top 10% nationally for value-added success, and offering a unique boarding experience, nestled in a region with 300 miles of captivating coastline and diverse landscapes.
Thank you for your interest in Truro School. My name is Andy Johnson and I have been Head since 2020. I am a Cambridge University educated historian and educationalist. All my educational experience and ambition I now enjoy bringing to Truro School. Founded in 1880, we are an ambitious, successful, 3-18 co-educational day and boarding school achieving all and more that similar schools do nationally, in a place of unique and inspiring beauty.
We would love to meet you and show you around our wonderful school.
Truro School offers a world-class day and boarding education for girls and boys in the heart of Cornwall. Consistently ranked in the top 10% nationally for A-Level value added success, the School combines academic rigour with an environment that inspires independent thought and personal growth, where fresh thinking is truly in the air.
Within a warm and nurturing community, dedicated teachers empower pupils to engage intellectually and develop their individual interests and talents. A Truro School education is deliberately well-rounded, encompassing academics, creativity, culture, spirituality, and sports. As pupils progress through the School, they acquire essential social skills, confidence, and leadership qualities to thrive in the modern world.
The boarding houses offer a supportive, family-style environment, each led by experienced house staff who oversee the pastoral, academic, and personal development of every boarder.
Weekends are enriched with opportunities to explore Cornwall’s outstanding natural and cultural assets. Whether visiting the Eden Project, the National Maritime Museum in Falmouth, or engaging in outdoor pursuits such as surfing and golf, boarders benefit from a lifestyle that embraces both fresh air and fresh perspectives.
Boarding at Truro School is an inclusive, enriching experience. One that celebrates academic achievement, nurtures character, and is deeply connected to the beauty and vitality of its Cornish setting.
For further information, please contact admissions@truroschool.com.
2025-26 Day Fees from £6,773 per term
2025-26 Full Boarding Fees from £13,877 per term
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