Best Private Schools in Cornwall
Co-Ed, Boys, Girls
Overview
Cornwall has 4 private schools which take pupils of secondary school age, some of which also have primary and nursery schools as well. All the private schools in Cornwall offer day places, with Truro School and Truro High School offering both day and boarding places.
Where Schools are Located
The majority of Cornwall's independent schools are located in Truro. However there are also schools in Bude, Launceston and Hayle.
Day and Boarding Fees
All fees shown are annual and are inclusive of VAT.
From | To | Averaging | |
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Day Places | £18,140 | £23,889 | £20,016 |
Boarding Places | £39,060 | £44,520 | £41,332 |
School Genders in Cornwall
Cornwall has three co-ed schools (St Joseph’s School (Launceston), Truro School and St Piran’s School) and one girls-only school (Truro High School). There are no boys-only independent schools in Cornwall.
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Schools in Cornwall
There are 4 private schools in Cornwall.