Best Private Schools in Cornwall
Co-Ed, Boys, Girls

Overview

Cornwall has 4 private schools which take pupils of secondary school age, some of which also have primary and nursery schools as well. All the private schools in Cornwall offer day places, with Truro School and Truro High School offering both day and boarding places.

Where Schools are Located

The majority of Cornwall's independent schools are located in Truro. However there are also schools in Bude, Launceston and Hayle.

Day and Boarding Fees

All fees shown are annual and are inclusive of VAT.

From To Averaging
Day Places £18,140 £23,889 £20,016
Boarding Places £39,060 £44,520 £41,332

School Genders in Cornwall

Cornwall has three co-ed schools (St Joseph’s School (Launceston), Truro School and St Piran’s School) and one girls-only school (Truro High School). There are no boys-only independent schools in Cornwall.

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Schools in Cornwall

There are 4 private schools in Cornwall.

1. Truro High School

Location Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2HU
GCSE A*/A:
55%

2. Truro School

Location Trennick Lane, Truro, TR1 1TH
GCSE A*/A:
52%

3. St Joseph's School (Launceston)

Location 15 St Stephen's Hill, Launceston, PL15 8HN
GCSE A*/A:
40%

4. St Piran's School

Location 14 Trelissick Road, Hayle, TR27 4HY
GCSE A*/A:
N/A