Richard Lander School vs Truro High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richard Lander School
Truro · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,561 students
Truro High School
Truro · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
368 students
| Measure | Richard Lander School Truro, South West | Truro High School Truro, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #64 of 402 | #216 of 402 |
| National rank | #812 of 4,090 | #2122 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 1,561 | 368 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,561 | 368 |
| Free school meals | 19.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 102.5% | 78.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.0 | 46.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55.4% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.8% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 4.43 | 4.03 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.6 |
| town | Truro | Truro |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.richardlander.co.uk/ | www.trurohigh.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Richard Lander School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.5 vs 46.9).
- •Richard Lander School is the larger school with 1,561 students compared with 368.
- •Richard Lander School is a local authority school while Truro High School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Richard Lander School is co-educational and Truro High School is girls.
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 Richard Lander School better than Truro High School?
On the Success Index (England), Richard Lander School ranks higher (74.5 vs 46.9 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 Richard Lander School and Truro High School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Truro and Truro in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Richard Lander School: 1,561. Truro High School: 368. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Richard Lander School and Truro High School rank in South West?
Richard Lander School is 64th of 402 and Truro High School is 216th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).