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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Truro Area

Schools in the Truro built-up area. Truro secondary schools serve Cornwall's cathedral city with 4 schools achieving exceptional standards. Truro School leads the rankings, while Truro High School and Richard Lander School are among the highest-performing state schools. with an average FMS Inspection Score of 8.3/10, Excellent band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). Families across Threemilestone, Highertown, and Gloweth benefit from well-established schools in this compact city setting. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.

All schools in Truro

Key Performance Metrics for Truro

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Truro47%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Truro45.2

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Truro14%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Truro3.8

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Truro8.3/10

England7.4/10

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Truro

47%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Truro

45.2vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Truro

14%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Truro

3.8vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Truro

8.3/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Truro

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