Truro secondary schools league table 2025
Secondary and all-through schools teaching Key Stages 3 and 4. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 5 schools in Truro, South West. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- 175Richard Lander SchoolTruro · Local authority Secondary51.0 Attainment 8 · 1,561 students
- 271Penair SchoolTruro · Academy Secondary49.1 Attainment 8 · 1,223 students
- 363The Roseland AcademyTruro · Academy Secondary48.3 Attainment 8 · 665 students
- 447Truro High SchoolTruro · Independent All-through46.6 Attainment 8 · 368 students
- 525Truro SchoolTruro · Independent Secondary34.1 Attainment 8 · 775 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richard Lander School Truro · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 74.5 Top 25% | 51.0 Attainment 8 | 1,561 |
| 2 | Penair School Truro · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 70.9 Top 25% | 49.1 Attainment 8 | 1,223 |
| 3 | The Roseland Academy Truro · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 62.7 Top 50% | 48.3 Attainment 8 | 665 |
| 4 | Truro High School Truro · All-through · Ages 3–18 | Independent | 46.9 Lower 50% | 46.6 Attainment 8 | 368 |
| 5 | Truro School Truro · Secondary · Ages 11–20 | Independent | 25.4 Lower 50% | 34.1 Attainment 8 | 775 |
Richard Lander School in Truro leads the 2025 list of secondary schools in Truro with a Success Index (England) of 74.5. Of the 5 schools shown, 2 are academy, 2 are independent, 1 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider South West secondary schools league table, every school on the Truro page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best secondary school in Truro?
Richard Lander School in Truro, South West ranks first among secondary schools in Truro with a Success Index (England) of 74.5 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 1,561).
How are secondary schools in Truro ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.