Best Schools in Truro
59 schools in Truro
Key Facts
- Truro has a total of 59 schools, with 89.5% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, and 100% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding.
- Primary schools in Truro have 61.8% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, with 5,780 pupils across 33 primary schools.
- Secondary schools in Truro outperform national averages at KS4, with a Progress 8 score of 0.13, Attainment 8 score of 47.88, and 49.1% achieving grade 5+ in English & maths.
- In Truro, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.56 and spend £7,783 per pupil, while secondary schools have a ratio of 16.47 and spend £7,795 per pupil.
Top Nurseries in Truro
22 nurseries in Truro
Top Primary Schools in Truro
33 primary schools in Truro
PH
Polwhele House School
Truro, TR4 9AE
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils91
P/T Ratio–
Truro High School
Truro, TR1 2HU
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils391
P/T Ratio–
TS
Truro School Preparatory School
Truro, TR1 3QN
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils276
P/T Ratio–
GC
Grampound-With-Creed CofE Primary School
Truro, TR2 4SB
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected36%
Absence4.8%
Pupils41
P/T Ratio13.2
Top Secondary Schools in Truro
3 secondary schools in Truro
Top Sixth Form Colleges in Truro
1 sixth form colleges in Truro
Top Independent Schools in Truro
5 independent schools in Truro
PH
Polwhele House School
Truro, TR4 9AE
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils91
P/T Ratio–
Truro High School
Truro, TR1 2HU
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils391
P/T Ratio–
TS
Truro School Preparatory School
Truro, TR1 3QN
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils276
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
Truro has 59 schools, including 33 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 22 nurseries, 5 independent schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Truro | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 92% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 62% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.03 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 44.2 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 21% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.6:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,369 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.