List of Independent Schools in Cornwall

There are a range of independent schools in Cornwall covering mixed schools, schools for boys and schools for girls.

Below you’ll find a list of those private schools that we have included which have entry into year 7 (11 Plus entry).

Cornwall Independent Schools accepting entry into year seven

Truro High School for Girls – Truro – Cornwall

Truro High School for Girls is an all girls private school.

Truro High School for Girls- 305 pupils.

“Truro High School is Cornwall’s leading independent day and boarding school for girls aged 3 to 18. Outstanding academic results are complemented by small classes, great facilities and a wide range of extra-curricular activities. Located in the heart of Cornwall s cathedral city and close to the beaches, Truro High provides girls with a happy, healthy and confident start in life.”

School Website: www.trurohigh.co.uk

Exam Format – School’s own. This will typically cover the following topics:

English
Maths

Truro School – Truro – Cornwall

Truro School is a mixed private school.

Truro School- 790 pupils.

“Truro School has a strong reputation for its academic excellence, pastoral care, spiritual strength and a wide range of extra-curricular activities. High quality teaching helps each pupil to realise their academic potential but equally significantly, pupils are encouraged to acquire skills, confidence and leadership qualities through participating in activities and taking on responsibilities.”

School Website: www.truroschool.com

Exam Format – School’s own. This will typically cover the following topics:

English
Maths

Preparing for entry into an Independent School

We have developed a section on how to prepare for Independent school exams and how to prepare for Independent School interviews so do please feel free to use these resources if you would like to.

If you are thinking of trying for an Independent School scholarship or bursary then please see our information page on that topic.

Equally, many independent schools publish past papers and we have past papers and sample papers which are useful for preparation in all the core areas:

Free sample 11 Plus English practice and past papers

Free sample 11 Plus Maths practice and past papers

Free sample 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning practice and past papers

Free sample 11 Plus Non-Verbal Reasoning practice and past papers