The Cornwall Independent School is a small school with big ideas; we believe that within our small classes we should offer our pupils the widest possible range of opportunities from the start of their education.

We spend a lot of time exploring the world outside the classroom, using the school minibus to extend the range of our outings and undertaking residential trips in Key Stages 2, 3 and 4. We also invite the world into our classrooms and welcome visitors from a range of organisations to share their experiences with our pupils.

Our Philosophy

• we believe that children learn well if they are happy

• pupils are encouraged to become confident in their ability to learn

• we offer a range of teaching and learning strategies to develop pupils' confidence

• pupils are challenged to develop their talents and skills and we celebrate success

• we believe that our school should establish a life-long love of learning

Our school’s main strengths lie in:

• creating a family atmosphere that encourages respect for the individual

• small class sizes that allow individual attention

• including pupils from Reception to Year 11 in whole school events and assemblies

• working in partnership with parents
   

• setting high standards academically and achieving the best outcome for the individual
   

• our ability to adapt the curriculum to individual needs
   

• holding various events in our school and taking part in sporting and cultural events in the locality