Polwhele House is a beautiful and historic building, set in 32 acres of garden, playing fields, park and woodland. The school enjoys a superb and secure environment only 1.25 miles from the Cathedral.
Uninterrupted education is provided for boys and girls during those important early years from three to thirteen. There is flexible attendance for under-fives who are taught by qualified teachers in Nursery and Kindergarten. Polwhele House has an established reputation for high levels of care and excellent teaching.
Although mainly a day-school, weekly boarding, day boarding and after-school care are growing in popularity. The boarders live in the Main House in comfortable surroundings which include a TV lounge, en-suite facilities, quiet area and the garden.
This flourishing family school has had a continual programme of development, building and refurbishment since 1976 when the Pre-Prep School was opened. In 1994 new quality accommodation was built and equipped for art and craft, design technology, sciences, languages and IT. In 1992 an equestrian centre was provided for pupils.
The school combines modern teaching methods with the best of traditional values. The social development of the child is carefully nurtured to help them to become confident, considerate and polite young people. Polwhele House values each child and a strong team of skilled and caring staff are able to devote a great deal of time to every pupil.
Drama flourishes with each child participating in at least one of eight productions a year. Music is an important part of the school life with all pupils singing, and the majority playing an instrument. Polwhele House is the school where the Choristers of Truro Cathedral are educated.
Polwhele House is a Christian, non-denominational school and assembly is considered to be an important part of the day.
The school has a fine record of academic achievement. There is a wide variety of sporting and extra-curricular activities to enable every child to develop individual talents. Pupils are prepared for a broad range of secondary schools, and win numerous scholarships, bursaries and exhibitions to Public Schools annually.
Mr and Mrs White take great pleasure in meeting prospective parents and showing them around Polwhele House personally.
Alumni - The Polwhele House Society was formed to provide social events for parents, pupils and ex-pupils. Recent events involving ex-pupils include Bonfire Night, the Barn Dance, Summer Fete, Christmas Carol Service and the annual Drinks party for 18 and 19 year olds hosted by Richard and Rosemary White. The School is producing a special magazine to celebrate 21 years and there is a section about ex-pupils. Any ex-pupil or interested person may obtain a copy of the 21st Birthday Magazine by contacting the School.
