Truro School 11 Plus (11+) Entrance Exam Information 2026

Introduction

Truro School is a co-educational independent day and boarding school in the city of Truro, Cornwall. Founded by Wesleyan Methodists in November 1879, the school is the largest co-educational independent school in the county.

In Year 7, pupils study art, biology, chemistry, computer science and ICT, drama, English, geography, history, mathematics, MFL, physics, physical education and religious studies.

Within the co-curricular programme, there are over 70 clubs on offer, ranging from Swimming, Book Club, Fishing and Cookery to Chess, Computer Programming, Robotics and Astronomy.

The school aims to develop pupils’ academic excellence at all levels by enabling them to become independent learners whose talents and abilities are cultivated within a safe and caring environment. As a result, Truronians leave school equipped with essential life skills and lasting ambition, fully prepared for the competitive nature of modern life.

Open Events for Truro School 11 Plus (11+) Entry

Open Mornings provide families with the opportunity to visit each department via a pupil-led tour and hear a short address from the Head, as well as ask questions of interest to their child over refreshments. Advanced bookings are not required. To schedule an individual visit, please refer to the Admissions Team. You can view the school’s exact location on the map below:

Truro School 11 Plus (11+) Admissions

The admissions process begins with registration. To apply for Year 7 entry, you should complete and return the registration form available on the website and pay the registration fee (£100). Your child will then be invited to sit entrance examinations, held in January.

All applicants will be interviewed by the Head or Director of Admissions during the Autumn/Spring Term, prior to the entrance exams. A current-school reference regarding their academic ability and co-curricular involvement will be requested.

To accept an offer of a place, you will be asked to sign an acceptance form and pay the £500 deposit. This amount will be refunded during your child’s last term at Truro School.

Truro School 11 Plus (11+) Scholarships and Bursaries

At 11+, Truro School awards Academic, Art, Drama, Fencing, Music and Sports scholarships. Academic Scholarships are awarded on the basis of performance in the entrance examination and interview, whilst the others are awarded on the basis of additional appropriate assessments and/or auditions.

The school also provides financial support (means-tested bursaries) to families who can’t afford to pay the fees. Applying includes completion of a financial declaration form and an interview with the Head or Director of Admissions, taking place prior to the entrance examination.

Means-tested bursaries can be coupled with a scholarship. For more information, please visit this page or contact the Admissions team directly.

How to Prepare for the Truro School 11 Plus (11+) Exam

Consisting of thoroughly researched and up to date questions, our practice tests successfully reflect the actual 11+ exam. They offer a methodical approach towards 11+ exam preparation which can help you identify the strong and weak areas in your child’s knowledge base.

Aside from identifying potential weaknesses, our practice papers will help you recognise your child’s strengths, and thus you will be able to adjust their study schedule accordingly. The preparation process should become a little less demanding with a carefully thought-out revision plan that focuses on studying ‘little and often’.

Whilst age-appropriate, our practice tests are challenging, and are successfully used by hundreds of thousands of students every year.

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Truro School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Practice Papers

Truro School CAT4 Exercises

The following Level C practice tests and courses will prove ideal for successful Truro School exam preparation. Pitched at the right difficulty level, they will provide your child with proper familiarisation in the lead-up to exam day:

Full Practice Tests

These will help familiarise your child with the various modules and question types that will come up in the Truro School Tests CAT4 Exam:

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Skill Practice Tests

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Non-Verbal Reasoning

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Our practice tests aim to show what sort of questions were included in Truro School 11+ past papers. The information provided about Truro School was believed to be correct at the time of publishing. However, please be aware of future changes. We advise you to contact the school directly if you are unsure of anything. School contact details are provided within the post.

Please note that Exam Papers Plus is an independent publisher of practice tests and resources, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Truro School.

Other entry points for Truro School:

Click here to learn about Year 3 entry via the 7 Plus (7+) Exam
Click here to learn about Year 4 entry via the 8 Plus (8+) Exam