TRURO School is celebrating another excellent set of GCSE results, with more than half of all grades awarded at 9 to 7, the strongest since the pandemic.

The cohort of 69 girls and 71 boys, day pupils and boarders, secured 676 grades at 9 to 7 between them, 53 per cent of all the grades achieved, compared to the national average of 22%. Six boys and girls achieved straight 9s and 23 achieved all grades 9 to 7 in their GCSEs.

The results come the week after Truro School celebrated its strongest A-Level and Level 3 results in over a decade, with 80 per cent of grades awarded at A* to B and 50 per cent at A*/A.

Headteacher Andy Johnson said: “I am extremely proud of this cohort. They now have empowering pathways to Sixth Form, post-16 education and training. Their grades reward their ability and hard work, as well as the care and expertise of our staff.

“Of equal importance to the results, however, are their wider achievements. They have relished life beyond the classroom, in sport, the creative arts, leadership, and service to the wider community. They now have not only these qualifications, but also the wider skills, experiences, and values to thrive in Sixth Form and beyond. They should be proud too."

Away from the classroom, Year 11s excelled in a wide range of activities enabled via the Middle Years Portfolio framework. Amongst many other sporting successes, the U16 Hockey team reached the national finals. Others took to the stage in plays, concerts, and musicals, including written by their own year group.

This year group also contains the school’s largest-ever cohort of Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award participants, while others have been able to explore France, Spain, Iceland, Morocco, Germany and Peru.

Balancing personal growth and development alongside academic progress, and being able to excel in both, requires ambition and resilience, alongside individual and pastoral support.

“As our pupils look ahead to Truro School Sixth Form or opportunities elsewhere, we thank them for all they have brought to our community as we celebrate their success,” said Mr Johnson. “We also look forward to welcoming our next dynamic Year 12 cohort in September.”

Truro School will hold an Open Morning on Saturday, October 3. For further details, visit www.truroschool.com/open-morning.