Richard Lander School
Community schoolSecondaryAges 11–16Mixed
Higher Besore Road, Truro, TR3 6LT
Headteacher · Mr Stephen Mulcahy
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Key facts
Pupils1,561Capacity 1,523
OfstedSchool remains GoodInspected 4 October 2023
Free school meals19.3%
SEN provisionSEN unit
Ofsted
School remains Good
Ungraded inspection on 4 October 2023.
Read the full Ofsted reportsOfsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 7 applications close 31 October 2026
For September 2027. Apply through Cornwall council, not the school. National offer day is 1 March 2027.
How to apply in CornwallNearby schools for the same ages
- Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy1.6 mi
- Penair School3.2 mi
- Redruth School6.2 mi
- Penryn College6.5 mi
- Falmouth School7.0 mi