About the school
Polwhele House School is in Truro, Cornwall, on a 30 acre site on the outskirts of Truro. The admissions page says applications are welcomed throughout the year and the process begins with an online expression of interest, followed by a tour and two taster days.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
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| Sixth form | No |
| Fees | Years 7–8 £6,860 per term; Years 9–11 £6,875 per term (academic year 2026–27, including VAT where applicable). |
📅 Open days: The school invites families to book a personal tour with the admissions team.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Format to confirm |
|---|---|
| Delivery | To be confirmed |
📄 Free Polwhele House School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
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Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
Applications are invited at any time throughout the year, not just at the start of term, and children are invited for a personal tour followed by two taster days.
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