UK Guide to Independent Schools

Independent Schools in Cornwall

Cornwall is to be found on the most south westerly tip of England. Famed for it's affinity with the sea, Cornwall is synonymous with the romantic tales of Pirates and Smugglers.

The county covers an area of ,7 square miles, including the Scilly Islands.

The county boasts the fine towns of Launceston, Truro, Camborne, Bude, Falmouth, Newquay, Penzance and St Ives. The physical beauty of Cornwall is typified by Bodmin Moor, Land's End peninsula, St Michael's Mount and the rivers Tamar, Fowey, Fal and Camel.

Main products from the county are Tin, mined since the Bronze Age, electronics, kaolin, fish and spring flowers.

Sons and daughters of Cornwall include Sir John Betjeman, the late Poet Laureate, Sir Humphry Davy, inventor of the miner's safety lamp, Daphne Du Maurier, author of such classics as 'Jamaica Inn' and William Golding, author of 'Lord of the Flies'

Independent Schools in Cornwall

Independent Schools Directory **

Independent School Search ****

The Bolitho School
Polwithen, Penzance, Cornwall TR8 4JR

St Joseph's School
Hill, Launceston, Cornwall PL5

St Petroc's School
Road, Bude, Cornwall EX

Polwhele House School
Truro, Cornwall, TR4

Roselyon Preparatory School
Road, Par, Cornwall PL4

Truro High School for Girls
Road, Truro, Cornwall TR

Treliske Preparatory School
Highertown, Truro, Cornwall TR

Truro School
Lane, Truro, Cornwall TR TH

This Independent School Guide also offers information on school league tables and the price of School fees advice and financial assistance.

For the information on school league tables go to School league tables and follow the appropriate links.

Qualifications | Scotland | Terms | Sport