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Truro High School 特鲁罗女子中学,  Falmouth Road,
Truro, Cornwall TR1 2HU
Tel: 01872 272830 Fax: 01872 279393
Website: www.trurohigh.co.uk
• GIRLS, 3–18 Day, 8–18 Boarding (full & weekly), Boys 3–5 only
• Pupils 450, Upper sixth 39
• Termly fees £1015–£2550 (Day), £4785 (Boarding), £4725 (Weekly)
• GSA
• Enquiries/application to the Head Master

WHAT IT’S LIKE
Founded in 1880 by Archbishop Benson, the first Bishop of Truro, it is a single-site school, with a fine view over the city and cathedral. The handsome and well-equipped buildings lie in most attractive gardens and grounds. The school prides itself on a happy, positive atmosphere and expertise in the special needs of girls. Regular prayers and services (including some in the cathedral) are held. A well-qualified staff provides a sound general education and examination results are very good. There are many musical activities involving choirs, orchestra and jazz band, and musical standards are high. Drama is also well supported. There is a wide range of games and sports and numerous clubs and societies for extra-curricular activities. Many excursions, expeditions and cultural trips and the school also participates in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme with success.


SCHOOL PROFILE

Pupils & entrance
Pupils: Total age range 3–18; 450 pupils (405 day, 45 boarding girls). Senior department 11–18, 350 girls.
Entrance: Main entry ages 3 up to 11 and at 16. Own entrance exam used. Ability to follow curriculum required; no special religious requirements. State school entry, 50% main intake (plus a few at 16).

Scholarships, bursaries & extras 8 pa academic scholarships at 11, up to 50% fees; plus music awards. Bursaries available once academic ability has been established. Parents not expected to buy textbooks. No compulsory extras.

Head & staff
Head Master: Michael McDowell, in post from 2000. Educated at universities of Swansea and Edinburgh (English). Previously Deputy Head of Prior’s Field.
Teaching staff: 36 full time, 18 part time. Annual turnover 5%. Average age 38.

Exam results
GCSE: In 2003, 54 pupils in Year 11: 95% gained at least grade C in 8+ subjects. Average GCSE score 60 (62 over 5 years).
A-levels: 35 in upper sixth: 97% passed in 3 subjects. Average final point score achieved by upper sixth formers 316

University & college entrance 99% of 2003 sixth-form leavers went on to a degree course, 20% to Oxbridge. Typically, 15% take courses in medicine, dentistry & veterinary science, 22% in science & engineering, 30% in humanities & social sciences, 10% in art & design, 20% in other subjects eg drama, music and education.

Curriculum GCSE, AS and A-levels. 23 GCSE subjects, 19 AS/A-level.
Sixth form: Most sixth formers take 4 subjects at AS-level, 3 at A-level; general studies is not taken. 36% take science A-levels; 29% arts/humanities; 35% both. All sixth formers required to make extended study of a topic relevant to degree or career, in which key skills components must be demonstrated.
Vocational: Work experience for all Year 10 and lower sixth.
Special provision: Support for dyslexic pupils.
Languages: French, German, Italian and Spanish offered to GCSE, AS and A-level. Regular exchanges to France, Germany, Italy and Spain.
ICT: Taught both as a discrete subject and across the curriculum, eg coursework, wordprocessing, graphs, project analysis and any way tutors can incorporate. 90 computers for pupil use (access all day), networked and with e-mail and internet access.

The arts
Music: Over 60% of pupils learn a musical instrument; instrumental exams can be taken. Musical groups including choirs, orchestra. Numerous winners of instrumental categories in county competitions.
Drama: GCSE and A-level drama and LAMDA exams may be taken. Majority of pupils are involved in school and house/other productions.
Art & design: On average, 25 take GCSE, 12 A-level. Design, pottery and textiles also offered. St Ives Tate Painting Competition, winners and runners-up, U15, U16, U17.

Sport & activities
Sport: Netball, hockey, tennis, swimming, athletics compulsory. Optional: badminton, riding, judo. BAGA and ASA swimming awards exams may be taken. Regular county representatives at netball, hockey, tennis and swimming at all levels.
Activities: Pupils take bronze, silver and gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Community service optional. Up to 15 clubs, eg speech & drama, debating, trampolining, lace-making, chess.

School life
Uniform: School uniform worn, except in sixth form.
Houses & prefects: Four competitive houses. All sixth formers have responsibilities; some specific school officers. Head girl, heads of boarding houses, appointed by the Head Master, staff and sixth form. School Council.
Religion: Attendance at school assembly compulsory.
Social: Social events, local music festivals, some trips abroad with other schools. Study and recreational visits to France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Spain, USA and Australia. Pupils allowed to bring own car, bike or motorbike. Meals self-service. School uniform shop. No tobacco or alcohol allowed.

Discipline Pupils failing to produce homework once could expect detention and extra work; those caught smoking cannabis on the premises could expect expulsion. Parents always informed of disciplinary action.

Boarding Upper sixth have own study bedrooms; lower sixth and fifth forms in rooms of 2–3. Houses of approx 30, divided by age. Resident qualified nurse. Exeats by arrangement with parents. Daytime visits to the local town allowed from Year 8 (frequency increases with age, from once/week to daily for sixth form).

Alumni association is run by Mrs Bridget Cook, 5 Barton Meadow, Truro TR1 3NJ.