Truro Nursery School
Higher Trehaverne, Truro, TR1 3RJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Truro Nursery School is a nursery school in Truro for ages 2 to 5. It is one of the 295 schools in Cornwall. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 January 2014, report published 6 February 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 April 2023
Children at Truro Nursery School get off to a flying start. They quickly build strong relationships with staff and with their peers. All children receive high levels of nurture from caring staff. As soon as they start school, they learn the key routines that allow them to develop in confidence, resilience and independence. As a result, children are highly motivated learners who are happy to come to nursery. They are exceptionally well prepared for their next steps. Children's behaviour is exemplary. They use their 'gentle hands' when playing with others. Children display high levels of respect and awareness towards their peers. For some children who need additional support to communicate, there are effective strategies in place to help them to manage their feelings and emotions safely. Children have regular opportunities to enhance their learning. For example, they use real tools safely when solving problems or building structures in the woodwork area. Children visit their local area to develop an understanding of the world around them. The visits to the postbox, church and farm bring learning to life for them.
Pupil numbers and mix
77 pupils on roll
Schools near Truro Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Camborne Nursery School | 12 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding |
| Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care | 40 miles | Ofsted: Good |
| Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care | 43 miles | Ofsted: Good |
| West Exe Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation | 73 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding |
| Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation | 75 miles | Ofsted: Good |
School details
- School type
- Local authority nursery school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 5
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mrs Helen Adams
- Phone
- 01872274693
- Address
- Higher Trehaverne, Truro, TR1 3RJ
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- URN
- 111790
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.