Truro School in Top Best Value Boarding Schools in England

Truro School in Cornwall has been ranked among the top five best value co-educational boarding schools in England, based on 2025 A-Level results and international boarding fees. This recognition reflects the school’s distinctive balance of academic achievement, opportunity, and affordability within a supportive and inclusive boarding community. It also comes on the back of a positive ISI inspection, which praised boarding leaders for creating a warm and welcoming environment.

With international boarding fees significantly below the national average, Truro School achieves A-Level outcomes comparable with many schools charging £10,000–£15,000 more per year. The school’s approach prioritises progress, purpose, and value for money, delivering strong results without the pressure or narrow focus often associated with exam-driven environments.

Truro School welcomes students of diverse strengths, interests, and starting points, supporting both UK and international boarders while nurturing confidence, independence, and curiosity. Pupils go on to a wide range of destinations, from Russell Group universities to specialist pathways in medicine, the arts, sport and music, as well as leading international institutions across the world.

Boarding life at Truro School is built around a close-knit, family-style community, with strong pastoral care and genuine integration of boarders and day pupils. Beyond the classroom, the school offers broad subject choices, outstanding music, drama, and sports opportunities, leadership experiences, and space to flourish in one of the most beautiful parts of England.

To find out more about international boarding at Truro School visit https://www.truroschool.com/boarding-school/

Based on 2025 data from best-schools.co.uk