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Truro High School for Girls

Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2HU

Truro High School for Girls

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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: 420
School Inspection Report: Latest Inspection Report
ISC Association: GSA

Fees per term

Boarding (£): 5313 - 6539
Day (£): 1435 - 3440

Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance

Entry Requirements: Exam, Interview, Report, Exam results
Scholarships, Bursaries: Academic scholarships, Bursaries for new entrants, Art scholarships, Music scholarships, Clergy discounts, Sixth Form scholarships & bursaries, Sport scholarships, Sibling discounts

Age Ranges & Pupil Numbers

  Boarding Day Sixth Form
  Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls
Age Range   7 - 18 3 - 3 2 - 18    
Pupil Numbers   38 8 374   60

Subjects taught

Ancient History/Classical Civ, Art, Art and Design, Biology, Business Studies/Finance, Chemistry, Drama/Theatre Studies, English Language, English Literature, French, Further Mathematics, Geography, German, History, Home Econ/Food & Nutrition, Latin, Mathematics, Music, Other Subjects, Physical Education, Physics, Religious Studies, Spanish, Textiles and Fashion

Facilities

All Weather Pitch, Astroturf, Athletics track, CDT Centre, Conference facilities, Dance Studio, Drama Studio, Gymnasium, IT Suite, Learning Support Unit, Library, Music suite, Performing Arts Centre, Playing Fields on-site, Science laboratories, Sixth Form Centre, Sports Hall, Swimming Pool (covered), Tennis Courts, Theatre

Activities

Art, Ballet/Dance, Chess, Choir, Computing/IT, Dancing, Debating/Public Speaking, Drama/Theatre Studies, Environmental/Green club, Film/Video Club, Handicrafts, Life Saving/First Aid, Orchestra/Band, Outdoor Pursuits, Pottery, Riding, Science club, Skiing, Student Magazine, Ten Tors, Textiles, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Theatre trips, Understanding Industry, Yoga, 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
Nearest Train Station: Less than 15 minutes
Nearest Airport: Less than 60 minutes
Location: Urban

Miscellaneous Information

Religious Affiliation: Church of England
Dietary Catered For: Vegans, Vegetarians

Reference Numbers

ISC Reference Number: 16354
DfE Reference Number: 908 / 6080