Schools in Truro, South West (2025)
33 schools · 9,477 students · 21 academy, 8 local authority, 4 independent · median Pupils on roll 195.
Truro, in South West, has 33 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 9,477 students. By level there are 27 primary, 4 secondary, 2 all-through; by sector 21 academy, 8 local authority, 4 independent.
The median Pupils on roll across Truro's schools is 195, below the South West median of 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
27 of the 33 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Mount Hawke Academy (80.0, top 25% of primary schools nationally), followed by Tregony Community Primary School (75.5, top 25% of primary schools nationally), and Richard Lander School (74.5, top 25% of secondary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Richard Lander School (1,561 students), Penair School (1,223 students), Truro School (775 students). One school is single-sex.
Ranked schools in Truro
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- 180Mount Hawke AcademyTruro · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 241 students
- 276Tregony Community Primary SchoolTruro · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 171 students
- 375Richard Lander SchoolTruro · Local authority Secondary51.0 Attainment 8 · 1,561 students
- 472Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary SchoolTruro · Local authority Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 198 students
- 571Penair SchoolTruro · Academy Secondary49.1 Attainment 8 · 1,223 students
- 670Gerrans SchoolTruro · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 69 students
- 770Ladock C of E SchoolTruro · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 78 students
- 867Goonhavern Primary SchoolTruro · Academy Primary– · 219 students
- 965Blackwater Community Primary SchoolTruro · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 128 students
- 1063Probus Primary SchoolTruro · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 216 students
- 1163The Roseland AcademyTruro · Academy Secondary48.3 Attainment 8 · 665 students
- 1254Chacewater Community Primary SchoolTruro · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 203 students
- 1347Truro High SchoolTruro · Independent All-through46.6 Attainment 8 · 368 students
- 1447Shortlanesend SchoolTruro · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 140 students
- 1545Devoran SchoolTruro · Local authority Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 195 students
- 1643Kennall Vale SchoolTruro · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 121 students
- 1743Archbishop Benson CofE Primary SchoolTruro · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 421 students
- 1843Kea Community Primary SchoolTruro · Local authority Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 192 students
- 1940Threemilestone SchoolTruro · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 409 students
- 2038Truro Learning AcademyTruro · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 190 students
- 2137Stithians Community Primary SchoolTruro · Local authority Primary48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 175 students
- 2232St Erme with Trispen Community Primary SchoolTruro · Local authority Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 153 students
- 2329Tregolls AcademyTruro · Academy Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 220 students
- 2429Grampound Road Village CofE SchoolTruro · Academy Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 95 students
- 2525Truro SchoolTruro · Independent Secondary34.1 Attainment 8 · 775 students
- 2621Bosvigo SchoolTruro · Local authority Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 317 students
- 2720St Mary's CofE School, TruroTruro · Local authority Primary33% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 203 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Hawke Academy Truro · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 80.0 Top 25% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 241 |
| 2 | Tregony Community Primary School Truro · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 75.5 Top 25% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 171 |
| 3 | Richard Lander School Truro · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 74.5 Top 25% | 51.0 Attainment 8 | 1,561 |
| 4 | Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School Truro · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 72.3 Top 25% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 198 |
| 5 | Penair School Truro · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 70.9 Top 25% | 49.1 Attainment 8 | 1,223 |
| 6 | Gerrans School Truro · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 70.3 Top 25% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69 |
| 7 | Ladock C of E School Truro · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 70.2 Top 25% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78 |
| 8 | Goonhavern Primary School Truro · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 66.7 Top 50% | – | 219 |
| 9 | Blackwater Community Primary School Truro · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 64.8 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 128 |
| 10 | Probus Primary School Truro · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 62.7 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 216 |
| 11 | The Roseland Academy Truro · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 62.7 Top 50% | 48.3 Attainment 8 | 665 |
| 12 | Chacewater Community Primary School Truro · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 53.7 Top 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 203 |
| 13 | Truro High School Truro · All-through · Ages 3–18 | Independent | 46.9 Lower 50% | 46.6 Attainment 8 | 368 |
| 14 | Shortlanesend School Truro · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 46.7 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 140 |
| 15 | Devoran School Truro · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 45.2 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 195 |
| 16 | Kennall Vale School Truro · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 43.3 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 121 |
| 17 | Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School Truro · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 43.0 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 421 |
| 18 | Kea Community Primary School Truro · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 43.0 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 192 |
| 19 | Threemilestone School Truro · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 39.6 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 409 |
| 20 | Truro Learning Academy Truro · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 38.2 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 190 |
| 21 | Stithians Community Primary School Truro · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 36.8 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 175 |
| 22 | St Erme with Trispen Community Primary School Truro · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 31.9 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 153 |
| 23 | Tregolls Academy Truro · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 29.3 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 220 |
| 24 | Grampound Road Village CofE School Truro · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 29.0 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 95 |
| 25 | Truro School Truro · Secondary · Ages 11–20 | Independent | 25.4 Lower 50% | 34.1 Attainment 8 | 775 |
| 26 | Bosvigo School Truro · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 20.7 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 317 |
| 27 | St Mary's CofE School, Truro Truro · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 19.6 Lower 50% | 33% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 203 |
Other schools in Truro
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Cusgarne Primary School
Truro · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
40 students
Veryan CofE School
Truro · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
42 students
St Mawes Primary School
Truro · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
24 students
Grampound-With-Creed CofE Primary School
Truro · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
41 students
Polwhele House School
Truro · Independent all-through · Ages 2–17
109 students
Truro School Preparatory School
Truro · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
275 students
Compare the top 4 schools in Truro side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Truro?
Mount Hawke Academy is the highest-ranked school in Truro with a Success Index (England) of 80.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Truro?
Truro has 33 schools (27 primary, 4 secondary, 2 all-through) educating 9,477 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Truro?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Truro is 195. Number of pupils in the latest school census.