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Truro School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Truro School is a other independent not applicable school in Cornwall , serving pupils aged 11–20, with 808 pupils, and a capacity of 875 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–20

Age range

808

Pupils

875

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Truro School Catchment Area Information

Entry to Truro School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Cornwall may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Operating near capacity: 92% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Cornwall before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Truro School — School Information

Full address
Trennick Lane, Truro, TR1 1TH
Local authority
Cornwall
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11–20 years
Religious character
Methodist
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
112076

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If Truro School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Truro School

Is Truro School oversubscribed?

Truro School is operating close to its capacity of 875 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Truro School?

Truro School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Cornwall publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Truro School cover?

Truro School is a not applicable school in Cornwall, serving pupils aged 11–20. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.