Chairman of the Governors: Mr R Thomas
Head of Truro School: Mr A Johnson, MA
Head of Preparatory School: Mr R Morse, BEd Hons
Key Stage I Coordinator: Mr L Keveren, BA Hons
EYFS Coordinator: Ms K Williams, BEd Hons
Age range. 3–11.
Number of pupils. 272: 165 Boys, 107 Girls.
Fees per term (2024-2025). Prep (including lunch): £5,260 (Years 3–4), £5,465 (Years 5–6). Pre-Prep (including lunch): £3,705 (Nursery and Reception), £3,895 (Years 1 and 2).
Optional extras: Individual music lessons, fencing, ballet, judo, photography, Bushcraft, badminton, LAMDA (Speech & Drama), Pre-Prep tennis.
Truro School Prep opened as Treliske School in 1936 in the former residence and estate of Sir George Smith. The school lies in extensive and secluded grounds to the west of the cathedral city of Truro, three miles from Truro School. The grounds command fine views of the neighbouring countryside. The drive to the school off the main A390 is almost 800 metres and Truro Golf Course also surrounds the school, producing a campus of beauty and seclusion.
The keynote of the school is a busy and positive atmosphere in which children learn the value of contributing positively to the school community and the wider world. Academics are naturally paramount but the curriculum is complimented by a vast and exciting array of extracurricular clubs, trips and activities. The approach is based firmly in Christian beliefs and the school is proud of its Methodist foundation.
Building development has kept pace with modern expectations and Truro School Prep has its own large sports hall, an indoor heated swimming pool, a design and technology workshop, an ICT Suite and purpose-built Pre-Prep.
The games programme is designed to encourage all children, and the excellent facilities coupled with the talented and professional staff enable us to offer a rich variety of sporting and recreational pursuits. There are over 70 clubs that run before school, during lunch break or after school (from 4.00 pm to 5.00 pm). Activities include sailing, surfing, cookery, bushcraft, chess, drama and dance.
There is a strong school tradition in music and drama and the arts. Children may choose to learn a musical instrument from the full orchestral range. Each year, the Spring concert, with Truro School, allows the school to show the community the excellent talents which flourish in both schools.
Close links are maintained with the Senior School and nearly all pupils progress through at age 11 on the Head’s recommendation to Truro School; the only Independent Heads’ Conference School in Cornwall (see entry in HMC section). The prospectus and further details can be obtained from admissions@truroschool.com. The Head, Rob Morse, will be pleased to show prospective parents around the school. Charitable status. Truro School is part of the Methodist Independent Schools Trust, which is a registered Charity, number 1142794.