Treliske Prep School was opened in 1934 in the former residence and estate of Sir George Smith. The School lies in extensive and secluded grounds amounting to 10 acres to the west of the cathedral city of Truro, three miles from Truro School.
The keynote of the school is a happy, hard working and caring atmosphere in which children learn the value of contributing positively to the school community through the firm and structured framework of academic study and extra-curricular interest. The approach is based firmly on Christian beliefs and the school is proud of its Methodist foundation.
Building development has kept pace with modern expectations. In September 1991 a new pre-prep school was opened costing over ú200,000 and in May 1996 74 pupils between the ages of 3-7 were enjoying its first-class, purpose-built facilities. The pre-prep shares the use of the indoor, heated swimming pool and 3 badminton court Sports hall as well as other Treliske Prep facilities.
The 13 boarders out the 211 pupils are accommodated in 4 large bedrooms in the main house and they have their own TV lounge and en-suite facilities.
The school has its own Design and Technology building and computer room as well as a separate Art unit and recently refurbished library. There are 4 classes in the Pre-Prep and 8 in the Prep and 15 full time teaching staff as well as 10 part time staff who help with the many extra-curricular activities, especially the strong games and music tradition.
The games programme is designed to encourage all children from the keenest to the least athletic, to enjoy games and physical exercise. Our excellent facilities and the diverse skill of the staff enable Treliske to offer a rich variety of sporting and recreational pursuits. There is a strong tradition in music, drama and the arts and approximately half the pupils in the Prep learn to play a musical instrument from the full orchestra range.
Close links are encouraged with our Senior School, Truro School, and the curriculum is designed so that there is a continuity of first-class education from Pre-Prep through to Senior School.
The prospectus and further details can be obtained from the Headmaster's secretary, and the Headmaster will be pleased to show prospective parents around the school.
