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At Truro School, community lies at the heart of everything we do.
Guided by our Methodist ethos, we strive to be a positive force, not only for our pupils, but for Cornwall and beyond. Our community work is rooted in connection, compassion, and purpose: sharing our facilities, supporting local initiatives, and nurturing a culture of sustainability and service.
Through Truro School Enterprises, we are proud to make our exceptional facilities available to the wider community. These spaces provide opportunities for sport, creativity, learning, and celebration, enriching life across the region.
Our Partnerships and Community Engagement (PACE) programme deepens these connections, building relationships with local schools, charities, and organisations to create lasting social impact. Whether through volunteering, outreach, or shared events, we aim to open our doors and extend opportunity to all.
Environmental responsibility also underpins our vision. Through our Sustainability initiatives, pupils from Nursery to Sixth Form are empowered to take meaningful action, from leading Eco-Schools projects and achieving national recognition to advancing our goal of becoming Net-Zero.
You can find out more about each of these aspects of school life on the links below.
Our school motto, Esse Quam Videri (to be, rather than to seem to be), captures the essence of our identity and is defined by the 5 C's below. Underpinned by strong Christian principles, we are a caring and inclusive community which values, nurtures and develops each individual.
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Curiosity to always want to discover and learn more, academically and more widely too.
Because we believe that academic excellence is an important part of human excellence. Every child is an individual and we celebrate and develop their uniqueness, helping them to become an independent learner and encouraging each child to explore, understand and cultivate their talent and abilities, whatever they may be.
Compassion to understand and champion the needs of others, in our community and beyond.
Because our mission challenges us to be a vibrant community which enables people to live their lives to the full and transform society for the better. Located in the heart of Cornwall, our distinctive, serene location supports the development of balanced, unpretentious and reflective children who understand their role as global citizens.
Confidence to build resilience by learning from both successes and failures alike.
Because we want every pupil to be comfortable in their own skin, celebrating the uniqueness of each individual in the school community. Through drama, presenting and public speaking opportunities, as well as appearing in productions and concerts, pupils learn key communication skills and gain the confidence to prosper in the real world.
Creativity to be imaginative in how we express ourselves and approach new challenges.
Because we value the development of pupils’ imaginative and creative dimensions as well as their characters. Through a broad curriculum and wide range of co-curricular activities, pupils discover the important balance between creative and logical thinking. These opportunities are fundamental to ensuring your son or daughter discovers their hidden gifts, developing a sense of individuality and a confidence in their own abilities.
Courage to enjoy becoming the very best of who we are, with integrity and ambition.
Because we believe that essential life skills are often best taught outside of the classroom, balancing an academic education. Through a wide-ranging co-curricular programme, we offer every child the chance to participate, perform and lead in the fields of their choice. In a competitive world these opportunities are fundamental to ensuring your son or daughter develops essential life skills and an ambition for life.
