Richard Lander School
URN: 112055 • Truro TR3 6LT
Overview
- Name
- Richard Lander School
- URN
- 112055
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Stephen Mulcahy (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01872273750
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Higher Besore Road, Truro TR3 6LT
Summary
Richard Lander School is a mixed community secondary school located in Truro, Cornwall, with a current enrolment of 1,525 students, surpassing its capacity of 1,430. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment of respect, hard work, and ambition, aiming to help every student achieve their full potential while developing confidence and self-esteem. The curriculum is designed to engage students actively, preparing them for future educational pursuits and life beyond school.
The school places significant emphasis on extracurricular activities, providing a range of opportunities that promote teamwork, leadership, and personal growth. Richard Lander School is also committed to sustainability, having received the Eco-Schools Green Flag with distinction in 2024. Students are encouraged to participate in various environmental initiatives, ensuring they understand their role in addressing global sustainability issues.
Community and inclusivity are central to the school’s ethos, with a focus on nurturing each student's unique talents. Richard Lander School strives to create a supportive and caring atmosphere where students can thrive academically and socially, contributing positively to both the school community and the wider world.
The school places significant emphasis on extracurricular activities, providing a range of opportunities that promote teamwork, leadership, and personal growth. Richard Lander School is also committed to sustainability, having received the Eco-Schools Green Flag with distinction in 2024. Students are encouraged to participate in various environmental initiatives, ensuring they understand their role in addressing global sustainability issues.
Community and inclusivity are central to the school’s ethos, with a focus on nurturing each student's unique talents. Richard Lander School strives to create a supportive and caring atmosphere where students can thrive academically and socially, contributing positively to both the school community and the wider world.
Useful links
- Learn more (sen)
- Attendance and Medical (sen)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- Show My Homework (calendar)
- Our Calendar (calendar)
- Prospectus (download)
- 01872 273750 (other)
- Our School (other)
- Policies (other)
- Vision & Values (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Roseland Academy (67.2)
- Penair School (63.4)
- Penair School A Science College (45.2)
- The Roseland Community College (45.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1525 | 812 | 713 | 1430 | 17.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1516 | 806 | 710 | 1500 | 18.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1495 | 764 | 731 | 1500 | 13.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1495 | 764 | 731 | 1500 | 13.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1459 | 727 | 732 | 1350 | 12.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1448 | 717 | 731 | 1350 | 10.50 |
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