Truro High School
URN: 112077 • Truro TR1 2HU
Overview
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- Anglican
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Matthews (since 2025) , Headmaster
- Telephone
- 01872272830
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Falmouth Road, Truro TR1 2HU
Summary
Truro High School for Girls is an independent school located in Truro, Cornwall, catering to 391 students with a capacity of 471. The school promotes a girls-only environment, which is believed to enhance academic performance and provide freedom from gender stereotypes. The ethos centres on nurturing individual talents and fostering a supportive community where students can thrive both academically and personally.
The curriculum at Truro High includes a broad range of subjects, with opportunities for GCSE and A-Level studies across disciplines such as the sciences, arts, and humanities. The school also emphasizes leadership development and offers various extracurricular activities, including sports, outdoor education, and enterprise projects, ensuring students have a well-rounded educational experience.
Truro High School prioritises pastoral care, aiming to cultivate confident and resilient young women prepared for future challenges. The school encourages a collaborative and creative atmosphere, where students are supported in their academic pursuits and personal growth, fostering a strong sense of community among students and staff.
The curriculum at Truro High includes a broad range of subjects, with opportunities for GCSE and A-Level studies across disciplines such as the sciences, arts, and humanities. The school also emphasizes leadership development and offers various extracurricular activities, including sports, outdoor education, and enterprise projects, ensuring students have a well-rounded educational experience.
Truro High School prioritises pastoral care, aiming to cultivate confident and resilient young women prepared for future challenges. The school encourages a collaborative and creative atmosphere, where students are supported in their academic pursuits and personal growth, fostering a strong sense of community among students and staff.
Useful links
- Board of Governors (governance)
- Transition to Senior School (sen)
- Senior School (sen)
- Extra-curricular (sen)
- Our Cross-Curricular Approach (sen)
- GCSE Options Booklet (sen)
- Studying at GCSE (sen)
- Learning without Limits (sen)
- Winner of Muddy Stilettos Best Schools Award 2025 - Senior School - Inventive Extra-Curricular Programme (sen)
- Book Tickets (calendar)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 391 | 0 | 391 | 471 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 385 | 0 | 385 | 471 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 386 | 0 | 386 | 471 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 386 | 0 | 386 | 471 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 341 | 0 | 341 | 471 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 332 | 0 | 332 | 471 | 0.00 |
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