GCSE Results

Truro School is consistently recognised as one of the best schools in Cornwall, known for strong academic outcomes, exceptional pastoral care, and an ambitious, values-driven approach.

Many families researching independent schools ask why schools like ours do not always appear in GCSE league tables. Truro School, like many leading independent schools, offers a blend of GCSEs and IGCSEs. These qualifications are equal in academic rigour and fully recognised by universities, but because IGCSEs are assessed by international exam boards, the Department for Education does not include them in national performance tables. As a result, the true academic strength of independent schools is not always visible in GCSE school rankings.

Outstanding GCSE and IGCSE Results

Despite this lack of visibility in league tables, Truro School’s results are consistently high. In 2026, pupils achieved outstanding GCSE and IGCSE outcomes across 22 subjects. Our cohort of 69 girls and 71 boys, day pupils and boarders, secured 676 grades at 9-7 between them, 53% of all the grades achieved, compared to the national average of 22%. Six of our boys and girls achieved straight 9s and 23 achieved all grades 9–7 in their GCSEs.

These results reflect the determination of our pupils, the expertise of our teachers, and the rich academic environment that supports every child to excel. Truro School also continues to rank in the top 10% nationally for pupil progress, according to ALPS, demonstrating the exceptional value we add throughout each pupil’s educational journey.

You can read more about Truro School’s results below.

If you are looking for the best school in Cornwall for your child, one that combines academic excellence with outstanding pastoral support and extraordinary co-curricular opportunities, we warmly invite you to visit Truro School.

Truro School’s GCSE Results 2026

Truro School is celebrating another excellent set of GCSE results, with more than half of all grades awarded at 9–7.

Our cohort of 69 girls and 71 boys, day pupils and boarders, secured 676 grades at 9-7 between them, 53% of all the grades achieved, compared to the national average of 22%. Six of our boys and girls achieved straight 9s and 23 achieved all grades 9–7 in their GCSEs.

These excellent GCSEs come the week after Truro School celebrated its strongest A-Level and Level 3 results in over a decade, with 80% of grades awarded at A*–B and 50% at A*/A.

Head of Truro School, Mr Andy Johnson, said: “I am extremely proud of this cohort. They now have empowering pathways to Sixth Form, post-16 education, and training. Their grades reward their ability and hard work, as well as the care and expertise of our staff. Of equal importance to the results, however, are their wider achievements. They have relished life beyond the classroom, in sport, the creative arts, leadership, and service to the wider community. They now have not only these qualifications, but also the wider skills, experiences, and values to thrive in Sixth Form and beyond. They should be proud too.”

Away from the classroom, our Year 11s have excelled in a wide range of activities enabled via our Middle Years Portfolio framework. Amongst many other sporting successes, the U16 Hockey team reached the national finals. They have taken to the stage in plays, concerts, and musicals, including ones written by their own year group. This year group also contains the school’s largest-ever cohort of Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award participants, and have been able to explore France, Spain, Iceland, Morocco, Germany and Peru.

Balancing personal growth and development alongside academic progress, and being able to excel in both, requires ambition and resilience, alongside the strong individual and pastoral support we offer at Truro School. As our pupils look ahead to Truro School Sixth Form or opportunities elsewhere, we thank them for all they have brought to our community as we celebrate their success.

We also look forward to welcoming our next dynamic Year 12 cohort in September. If you are interested in your child being part of that cohort following their own GCSE results, do get in touch. Whilst the incoming Year 12 will be larger than last year’s, we do still have a few spaces in some subjects. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to discuss a fast-track application for September.

Truro School Open Morning – Saturday 3 October

Come and explore our school, meet our pupils and staff, and discover a community where every young person is supported and challenged to discover who they are, develop their talents and become the best version of themselves. For more information and to register, visit https:// www.truroschool.com/open-morning/