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Truro High School
Independent school · Cornwall
| Address | Falmouth Road, Truro, TR1 2HU |
|---|---|
| Ages | 3–18 |
| Pupils | 368 |
| Gender | Girls |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Religious character | Anglican |
| Phone | 01872272830 |
| Website | https://www.trurohigh.co.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Wed 16 Dec 2026 |
| Lent 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Lent 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 13 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Thu 1 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Tue 1 Sep 2026, Wed 2 Sep 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Mon 12 Apr 2027, Fri 2 Jul 2027
Half-term periods derived from half-term holiday dates: first half ends the last weekday before the holiday, second half restarts the first weekday after it. Michaelmas ends midday. Summer ends 1 Jul (Prep approx. midday; Senior approx. 3:30pm after Speech Day). Boarders return the day before lessons begin.
Fees
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Nursery 5 days per week (excluding EY Funding) | £3,415.33 |
| Nursery 4 days per week (excluding EY Funding) | £2,732.33 |
| Nursery 3 days per week (excluding EY Funding) | £2,049.33 |
| Early Years Reception (inc VAT) | £3,720.00 |
| Pre-Preparatory Prep 1 (inc VAT) | £3,981.60 |
| Pre-Preparatory Prep 2 (inc VAT) | £4,233.60 |
| Preparatory Prep 3 & Prep 4 (inc VAT) | £6,202.80 |
| Preparatory Prep 5 & Prep 6 (inc VAT) | £6,465.60 |
| Senior (Years 7 – 13) (inc VAT) | £6,802.80 |
| Compulsory Lunch – Prep | £319.00 |
| Compulsory Lunch – Senior | £418.00 |
| Senior School Weekly Boarding (inc VAT) | £12,892.80 |
| Senior School Full Boarding (inc VAT) | £14,934.00 |
Registration fee: £120.00
Deposit: £500.00
Academic year not stated. Termly fees ex VAT also given (e.g. Senior £5,669 + £1,133.80 VAT). Nursery £55.40 per day; Nursery has no VAT. Registration fee £120 inc VAT (international admissions page says £100). Deposit £500 UK, £1,000 EU, £5,000 rest of world. EAL £1,776 annually. 5% sibling discount.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Year 7, Year 9, Sixth Form
Return the application form with the registration fee. The Headmistress interviews each applicant, who sits Mathematics and Literacy entrance assessments (Years 7-10; Year 11 entry rarely possible). Sixth Form entry generally needs 7 GCSE passes at grade 5+, with grade 6+ in A Level subjects, plus papers in Maths, Literacy and a chosen subject. A signed acceptance form and deposit secure the place.
- Interview with the Headmistress
- Mathematics and Literacy papers
- Sixth Form subject paper
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Newquay to Truro High School | Newquay, Goonhavern, St Agnes, Chiverton Cross, Treliske Retail Park | |
| Helston to Truro High School | Helston, Trillian Farm, Rame, Penryn Campus | |
| St Blazey to Truro High School | St Blazey, Charlestown, Tregony, Probus | |
| St Columb Major to Truro High School | St Columb Major, Kingsley Village, Mitchell | |
| Wadebridge to Truro High School | Wadebridge, Winnard’s Perch, Trispen | |
| Truro Railway Station shuttle | Truro railway station |
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.