Queen Elizabeth's Hospital vs Truro School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 216 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Queen Elizabeth's Hospital
Bristol · Independent all-through · Ages 7–18
764 students
Truro School
Truro · Independent secondary · Ages 11–20
775 students
| Measure | Queen Elizabeth's Hospital Bristol, South West | Truro School Truro, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #287 of 402 | #322 of 402 |
| National rank | #2694 of 4,090 | #3173 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–18 | Ages 11–20 |
| Students | 764 | 775 |
| Pupils on roll | 764 | 775 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.8 | 34.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 2.81 | 2.50 |
| A level points per entry | 44.4 | 44.4 |
| town | Bristol | Truro |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.qehbristol.co.uk | www.truroschool.com |
The verdict
- •Queen Elizabeth's Hospital scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.0 vs 25.4).
- •Truro School is the larger school with 775 students compared with 764.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Queen Elizabeth's Hospital better than Truro School?
On the Success Index (England), Queen Elizabeth's Hospital ranks higher (35.0 vs 25.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Queen Elizabeth's Hospital and Truro School?
About 216 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Truro in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Queen Elizabeth's Hospital: 764. Truro School: 775. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Queen Elizabeth's Hospital and Truro School rank in South West?
Queen Elizabeth's Hospital is 287th of 402 and Truro School is 322nd of 402 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).