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Polwhele House School

 

Contact Details

Address:
 Polwhele
 Truro TR4 9AE
Telephone: 01872 273011

School Type

Phase: Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form (ages 2-17)
Type: Independent School
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 1977

Fees and Scholarships

Day Fees*: £2,550 to £5,445 (excl VAT)
Scholarships and Bursaries: Available
* Per term

Staff and Pupils

Headteacher: Mr Mark Clutsom (since October 2025)
Previous Headteacher: Emma Edwards
Number of pupils: 109
Boarders: Yes (7 boys / 5 girls)
Sex: Mixed (44% boys / 56% girls)
Eligible for free school meals (FSM): 0.0% (low)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 20.5%
Local child deprivation rate: 13.8% (4km radius)
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 15.5%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 5.5km
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Location and Administration

Region: South West
Authority: Cornwall
Constituency: Truro and Falmouth
Electoral Ward: Truro Tregolls
School Number: 9086076
Associations: ISA

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: None
ISI* Report: 2nd March 2026 (view report)
* Independent Schools Inspectorate

External Links

DfE Record: View record
School Performance Table: View record
Independent Schools Council: View profile
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