Truro Nursery School is a nursery school in Truro, serving pupils aged 2 to 5. The school is a local authority nursery school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Truro Nursery School currently has around 89 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 43.8% boys and 56.2% girls. Around 1.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (84.3%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Higher Trehaverne, Truro, TR1 3RJ |
| Website: | https://www.truronurseryschool.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01872274693 |
| School Type: | Local authority nursery school |
| Education phase: | Nursery |
| Local authority: | Cornwall |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Helen Adams |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 111790 |
Ofsted inspection date: 15/01/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 5 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 89 |
| Number of Boys: | 39 |
| Number of Girls: | 50 |
| White British | 84.30% | 75 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.50% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 3.40% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 2.20% | 2 |
| Other White | 1.10% | 1 |
| African | 1.10% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 1.10% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 1.10% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.10% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truro Nursery School Higher Trehaverne , TR1 3RJ | 4out of 4 | 0 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 | 124 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School Bodmin Road , TR1 1BN | 3out of 4 | 818 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School Bodmin Road , TR1 1BN | - not rated | 818 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosvigo School Chapel Hill , TR1 3BJ | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Treyew Primary School Albany Road , Malabar TR1 3PQ | - not rated | 1,218 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 | 2,101 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penair School St Clement , TR1 1TN | 3out of 4 | 2,101 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 | 563 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Education Out of School/Carrick Glynn House , Treyew Road TR1 3AS | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy Treyew Road , TR1 3AS | 4out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glynn House Short Stay School Glynn House , County Hall TR1 3AY | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Truro High School Falmouth Road , TR1 2HU | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.