Ages 
A warm, nurturing school with an enlightened approach to high level academic achievement. Small classes of smiling, endlessly enthusiastic girls are supported by encouraging teachers, determined to establish a positive, enquiring attitude to learning. Being both physically and socially an integral part of the senior school means pupils enjoy a far bigger range of facilities and extracurricular opportunities. A gem of a school where any little girl would thrive.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 100 ·
- Offers boarding
- Yes ·
- Religion
- C of E
- Fees
- Day £10,004 - £17,402; Boarding £35,532 - £38,548 pa
- Local authority
- Cornwall Council
- Linked schools
Headteacher
Headmistress
Katie Hinks
Since 2020, Katie Hinks, previously principal of the International School of the Turks and Caicos Islands which, in her six years there, doubled in size. A passionate educationalist, she was born to be a head, following in the footsteps of both her
Entrance
Most girls join either in reception or tactically in years 5 or 6 to guarantee a place in the senior school. Prospective pupils invited for a taster day which includes an informal assessment. Once accepted there is a buddy system to help girls settle
- Open days
- See website
Exit
Vast majority progress to the senior school with an automatic place but the girls are asked to sit the entrance exams to determine streaming at the senior school. From reception class the girls have lessons in the senior school so that the transition
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Teaching & learning
Boarders
Mobile phone policy
A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.
Mobile phone policy
Provided by the school and not part of our review Phones are not to be seen or used in school from 8.45am until 3.45pm. If girls are seen using their mobiles during this time, the device will be confiscated until the end of the school day.
Pupils
Money matters
Around 10 per cent of the girls are on means-tested bursaries. School says it is determined to help families 'whose girls would most benefit from being at the school but are unable to meet the fees'.
- Fee information
- Day £10,004 - £17,402; Boarding £35,532 - £38,548 pa
Our view
Located in a modern extension to the Gothic façade of the senior school, the school perches on a hill overlooking the city of Truro with a huge outdoor space. A grass lawn is the hub of prep play times with adjoining wooden climbing frames and
The last word
A warm, nurturing school with an enlightened approach to high level academic achievement. Small classes of smiling, endlessly enthusiastic girls are supported by encouraging teachers, determined to establish a positive, enquiring attitude to
