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Academic Excellence at Truro and Penwith College

Cornwall’s leading college for results, progression and opportunity.

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High Academic Aspirations

Accelerate is our bespoke STEM programme of study for academically minded A Level students with a passion for their subjects

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Super-Curricular Opportunities

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Competitive University Applications

The Oxbridge programme will ensure that your university application is competitive and stands its own weight

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Build Knowledge and Skills

The Medics’ Academy aims to prepare students for a future application to a Medicine-related career

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Rich Campus Experience

Your future starts here

At Truro & Penwith College, academic success is more than an option — it’s our culture. Each year, our students achieve some of the highest A Level and vocational results in Cornwall, progressing to top universities, competitive apprenticeships and rewarding careers.

We are recognised nationally for our performance, with outcomes that regularly outpace local sixth forms and schools. Whether it’s A Levels, the International Baccalaureate or vocational diplomas, our students benefit from specialist tutors, modern facilities and structured support.

For those aiming higher, our Excellence Programmes — including Accelerate, Medics’ Academy and Oxbridge preparation — provide personalised mentoring, university application support, and specialist opportunities that open doors to the UK’s most competitive institutions. Each year, dozens of our students secure offers from Oxford, Cambridge and Russell Group universities.

What sets us apart is the breadth of our offer. Unlike smaller sixth forms, we combine academic and vocational excellence in one place, giving students more choice, more flexibility, and access to cutting-edge facilities like the new Valency building, part of the South West Institute of Technology.

At Truro & Penwith College, every learner has the chance to excel — supported, challenged and inspired to achieve their very best.

Accelerate Programme

  • Focus on competitive STEM progression
  • Educational trips and visits
  • Hands-on STEM research
  • Super-curricular opportunities including EPQ
  • Develop communication, team-building and leadership skills
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I like being in classes with people who are all achieving high and being pushed more by the lectures. I also like how we get notified about all the opportunities available to us and are encouraged to participate in all we can to make our applications for university even better.

Poppy
Accelerate Programme and EPQ