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Truro High School for Girls
Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2HU
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School Information
Truro High School is Cornwall’s leading independent day and boarding school for girls aged 3 to 18. Outstanding academic results are complemented by small classes, great facilities and a wide range of extra-curricular activities. Located in the heart of Cornwall’s cathedral city and close to the beaches, Truro High provides girls with a happy, healthy and confident start in life.
General Information
| Gender: |
Girls (some boys) |
| Day/Boarding: |
Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding, Day |
| Age Range - Boys: |
Nursery |
| Age Range - Girls: |
Nursery, Pre Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth |
| Size: |
426 |
| Last Inspected: |
2002 - Inspection Report |
| ISC Association: |
GSA |
Fees per term
| Boarding (£): |
4684 - 5780 |
| Day (£): |
1280 - 3065 |
Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance
| Entry Requirements: |
Report & Exam & Interview |
| Scholarships, Bursaries: |
Academic scholarships, Bursaries, Art awards, Music awards, Clergy family bursaries, Teachers family bursaries, Sixth Form scholarships & bursaries, Sport awards, Financial assistance for siblings |
Age Ranges & Pupil Numbers
| |
Boarding |
Day |
Sixth Form |
| |
Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
| Age Range |
|
11 - 18 |
2 - 3 |
2 - 17 |
|
|
| Pupil Numbers |
|
29 |
8 |
389 |
|
54 |
Subject taught
Ancient History/Classical Civ, Art, Art and Design, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computing/IT, Drama/Theatre Studies, English Language, English Literature, French, Further Mathematics, Geography, German, History, Home Econ/Food & Nut, Human Biology, Latin, Mathematics, Music, Other Subjects, Physical Education, Physics, Religious Studies, Spanish, Textiles and Fashion
Facilities
All Weather Pitch, Astroturf, Athletics track, CDT Centre, Chapel, Conference facilities, Gymnasium, IT Suite, Library, Science laboratories, Sixth Form Centre, Specialist Dyslexia Unit, Sports Hall, Swimming Pool (covered), Theatre
Activities
Ballet/Dance, Chess, Choir, Computing/IT, Debating/Public Speaking, Drama/Theatre Studies, Duke of Edinburgh, Life Saving/1st Aid, Orchestra/Band, Outdoor Pursuits, Pottery, Riding, Skiing, Understanding Industry, Young Enterprise
Sports
Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Fitness Training, Football, Gymnastics, Hockey, Martial Arts, Netball, Rounders, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball
Travel Information
Map:
www.multimap.co.uk
Major Railway Station: Less than 15 minutes
International Airport: 60-120 minutes
Location: Urban
Miscellaneous Information
| Religious Affiliation: |
Church of England |
| Dietary Catered For: |
Vegans, Vegetarians |
Reference Numbers
| ISC Reference Number: |
16354 |
| ISI Reference Number: |
1246 |
| DCSF Reference Number: |
908 / 6080 |