Truro High School for Girls is not only the best school in Cornwall for both GCSE and A level results according to the latest league table results, a newly published inspection report says that it is also outstanding in many other respects.

The report was written by the Independent Schools Inspectorate and is the result of its findings during a four day visit in October 2008. A team of nine inspectors examined every aspect of the school – including its Early Years Foundation Stage, delivered by the Nursery and Reception class, its Prep School (Years 1 to 6), its Senior School (Years 7 to 11) and its Sixth Form (Years 12 and 13).

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) was deemed to be outstanding in every respect – including its effectiveness in providing for children’s needs, the level of the children’s achievement, each child’s personal development, learning and development generally, the welfare provision and the Nursery and Reception’s management and leadership.

The quality of teaching in both the prep and senior schools is good, with some outstanding examples of classroom practice, said the report.

Teaching staff are well organised, knowledgeable and have excellent rapport with their classes. As a result, pupils of all abilities make good progress, enjoy their learning and are well prepared for higher education and their future careers.

Just as important as academic achievement, Truro High’s approach to pastoral care was also given the highest accolade.

Jane Abbotts, Truro High School’s headmistress, said she and the rest of the staff and governors were delighted with the inspection’s outcome.

“This is an excellent report and we are all very proud of its findings.”