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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.

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.

Boarding at Truro School provides a unique opportunity to live and learn within a close-knit community on a spacious and well-equipped campus, just a short walk from the centre of Truro.

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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Where is Truro School?

We are in Cornwall, in the South West of England. Our School is located on the edge of the beautiful Cathedral City of Truro, close to countryside and both the acclaimed north and south coastlines.

Transport Links

Truro can be reached by train (London Paddington mainline), by car M4/M5, or by air to Newquay airport (international and connecting flights via Heathrow).

Heathrow Shuttle

We run a shuttle bus to Heathrow Airport at the start and end of each term, and for the two week autumn half term.

Boarding School of the Year

We are thrilled to share the exciting news that we have been selected as a Finalist in the Independent School of the Year Awards. The Independent Schools of the Year awards are well-established as the independent school sector’s leading awards programme, and delivering and supporting educational excellence lies at the heart of each award.

Up against hundreds of prestigious schools across the country, we are delighted to be one of only seven finalists in the Independent Boarding School of the Year Category. Read more.