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Private Schools in Cornwall
Families researching the best British private schools in Cornwall can use School Scout to compare top independent schools, helping them understand tuition and local opportunities.
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Copper Fields School
Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9EH
Co-Ed
4 - 16
4
Day
Oak Tree School
Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9NH
Co-Ed
5 - 18
119
Day
Polwhele House School
Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9AE
Co-Ed
2 - 16
91
Day
Fees from £4,070 per term
Red Moor School
Cornwall, PL30 5BT
Co-Ed
5 - 18
78
Day
The Cornwall Independent School
Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4HY
Co-Ed
4 - 16
77
Day
Fees from £2,376 per term
Cornwall Towns
Antony
Bodmin
Bude
Callington
Calstock
Camborne
Camelford
Colan
Falmouth
Forrabury and Minster
Fowey
Hayle
Helland
Helston
Isles of Scilly
Kenwyn
Liskeard
Looe
Lostwithiel
Ludgvan
Marazion
Newquay
Padstow
Penryn
Penzance
Perranarworthal
Perranporth
Rame
Redruth
Saltash
Sancreed
South Petherwin
St Agnes
St Austell
St Blaise
St Breock
St Columb Major
St Endellion
St Keverne
St Mewan
St Teath
Tintagel
Tregoney
Truro
Frequently asked questions about private schools in Cornwall
How many private schools are there in Cornwall?
There are 10 independent schools across Cornwall, including a mix of prep, senior and sixth form.
Are there boarding schools in Cornwall?
Yes, independent schools across Cornwall offer boarding options, including full, weekly and flexi boarding.
Families can compare boarding vs day schools to understand the differences.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/boarding-vs-day-schools
Families can compare boarding vs day schools to understand the differences.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/boarding-vs-day-schools
What age can children start private school in Cornwall?
Most independent schools across Cornwall accept pupils from age 3 or 4, with key entry points at 7+, 11+, 13+ and 16+.
See the UK private school admissions timeline to understand when to apply at each stage.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline
See the UK private school admissions timeline to understand when to apply at each stage.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline
How do I apply to private schools in Cornwall?
Applications typically begin 1-2 years in advance and involve registration, assessments and interviews.
Families can follow the UK private school admissions timeline to understand entry points, key dates and the overall process.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline
Families can follow the UK private school admissions timeline to understand entry points, key dates and the overall process.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline