A school in Cornwall has been shortlisted for three national awards.

Truro School has been recognised as one of the leading independent schools in the UK after being shortlisted for three national awards, including the highly coveted 'Co-Educational Independent School of the Year.'

Following on from an announcement in July, Truro School has been shortlisted for: Co-Educational Independent School of the Year, Independent School of the Year for Sporting Achievement, and The Green Award for Environmental Achievement.

Falmouth Packet: Truro School has been shortlisted for three national awardsTruro School has been shortlisted for three national awards

A list of Finalists will be published in September and the winners, chosen by the Independent Schools of the Year judging panel will be announced at an awards ceremony in October.

Truro School Head, Mr Andy Johnson, said: "A huge thank you to our staff and pupils who work hard to ensure Truro School is at the forefront of educational excellence; it is wonderful to have their commitment and innovation acknowledged by these national awards."

Falmouth Packet: A list of Finalists will be published in September A list of Finalists will be published in September

Truro School was up against hundreds of schools from across the country in the Independent Schools of the Year Awards, designed to 'highlight the excellence of the student experience offered by the UK’s amazing independent schools.'

Dr Helen Wright, Chair of Independent Schools of the Year 2022, said: "Well done on the success of your school, and congratulations on the great work that you do!"