SecondaryData as of May 2026

Richard Lander School

Higher Besore Road, Truro, TR3 6LT

A Good-rated secondary school in Truro.

Community school

Pupils

1,525

Ages

11-16

FSM

17.9%

Attainment 8

50.7

Ofsted

Good

Mar 2015

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

50.7

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

34.1%

Basics 9-5

54.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

36.4%

EBacc APS

4.41

EBacc 9-5

22.1%

EBacc 9-4

26.4%

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About Richard Lander School

Richard Lander School is a secondary school in Truro, Cornwall. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2015 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 17 responses), 88% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.7. The school has around 1,525 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Higher Besore Road, Truro, TR3 6LT | More schools in Cornwall

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Richard Lander School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Oct 2023 — School remains Good
Mar 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Richard Lander School

What is Richard Lander School's Ofsted rating?

Richard Lander School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.

What do parents say about Richard Lander School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 17 responses): 88% of parents would recommend Richard Lander School.

What are Richard Lander School's latest exam results?

Richard Lander School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Richard Lander School located?

Richard Lander School is a secondary school in Truro, Cornwall (TR3 6LT).

How many pupils attend Richard Lander School?

Richard Lander School has around 1,525 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Richard Lander School with other schools?

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