Located in Truro, St Mary's CofE School, Truro is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a voluntary controlled school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
St Mary's CofE School, Truro currently has around 206 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.9% boys and 45.1% girls. Around 16.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (76.2%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Higher Trehaverne, Truro, TR1 3RJ |
| Website: | www.st-marys-truro.cornwall.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01872276689 |
| School Type: | Voluntary controlled school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Cornwall |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Louise Stevenson |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 111990 |
Ofsted inspection date: 03/06/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 206 |
| Number of Boys: | 113 |
| Number of Girls: | 93 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 76.20% | 157 |
| Unclassified | 7.30% | 15 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.90% | 8 |
| Other White | 2.40% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 2.40% | 5 |
| Other Mixed | 1.90% | 4 |
| Indian | 1.50% | 3 |
| African | 1.50% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 1.00% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 1.00% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truro Nursery School Higher Trehaverne , TR1 3RJ | 4out of 4 | 124 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE School, Truro Higher Trehaverne , TR1 3RJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School Bodmin Road , TR1 1BN | 3out of 4 | 757 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School Bodmin Road , TR1 1BN | - not rated | 757 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosvigo School Chapel Hill , TR1 3BJ | 3out of 4 | 965 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Treyew Primary School Albany Road , Malabar TR1 3PQ | - not rated | 1,323 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penair School A Science College St Clement , TR1 1TN | - not rated | 2,058 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penair School St Clement , TR1 1TN | 3out of 4 | 2,058 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Catholic Small School St George's Road , TR1 3JD | - not rated | 679 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Education Out of School/Carrick Glynn House , Treyew Road TR1 3AS | - not rated | 1,322 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy Treyew Road , TR1 3AS | 4out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glynn House Short Stay School Glynn House , County Hall TR1 3AY | - not rated | 1,489 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Truro High School Falmouth Road , TR1 2HU | - not rated | 1,555 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.