There are 13 schools in Truro (excluding independent schools), including 8 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, and none serving sixth-form education. Truro has 1 school with Pupil Referral Unit places, and none with places for teen mothers. There are no schools in Truro under Special Measures.
Summary of School Information in Truro
| Total Schools | 13 |
| Total Pupils | 5,071 |
| Median Pupil/Teacher Ratio | 19.86 |
| Median Free School Meals | 19% |
The median school in Truro has 19% of its pupils entitled to free schools meals, the 64th highest figure in Cornwall. This represents about 960 pupils, or approximately 1 in 5 of Truro's pupils. Looking at the number of pupils per teacher, the median ratio for Truro is 19.86 school children per full-time equivalent teacher. This is the 72nd lowest ratio in Cornwall, and the 551st lowest pupil/teacher ratio in the South West region of the UK.
The 1 schools in Truro operating with pupil referral units offer 60 PRU places to the local area.
Primaries
8
13% Outstanding • 63% Good
Secondaries
2
0% Outstanding • 100% Good
Most of Truro's primary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 5 schools or 63% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between low and very low - about 50% and 25% of primary schools respectively. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Truro's primary schools most commonly have a very high ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | KS2 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 436 |
Good |
Low |
Very high |
Church of England | |
| Bosvigo School | 4–11 yrs | 315 |
Good |
Good |
Very high |
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| Kea Community Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Good |
Very high |
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| Shortlanesend School | 2–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Very low |
Good |
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| St Mary's CofE School, Truro | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Outstanding |
Low |
High |
Church of England | |
| Threemilestone School | 5–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Low |
Good |
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| Tregolls Academy | 3–11 yrs | 360 |
Requires improvement |
Low |
Low |
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| Truro Learning Academy | 2–11 yrs | 210 |
Requires improvement |
Very low |
Low |
Most of Truro's secondary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 2 schools or 100% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between good and high - about 50% and 50% of secondary schools respectively. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Truro's secondary schools most commonly have a very low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penair School | 11–16 yrs | 1,200 |
Good |
Good |
Low |
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| Richard Lander School | 11–16 yrs | 1,500 |
Good |
High |
Very low |
Most of Truro's pupil referral units have been rated Outstanding by Ofsted, amounting to 1 school or 100% of the total. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Truro's pupil referral units most commonly have a very low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy | 4–16 yrs | 75 |
Outstanding |
Very low |