Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy, Truro
Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy is an all-through school for pupils aged 4 to 16 in Truro, part of Wave Multi Academy Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2015)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy in detail
Getting a place at Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy
Across Cornwall, 97% of families were offered their first-choice secondary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Cornwall lodged 65 appeals against secondary school offers; 46 reached a hearing and 19 succeeded (41.3% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy are Richard Lander School (1.6 miles, Good, Attainment 8 53.7); and Penair School (1.7 miles, Good, Attainment 8 49.4).
The trust
Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy is one of 11 schools run by Wave Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
In 2026, 1 pupils (50%) received SEN support and 1 (50%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Truro Rail Station, about 350 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Sainsbury's Treyew Road (e-bound), 60 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 222 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Cornwall (14), as is usual near a town centre.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy are Truro Learning Academy (0.3 miles); Bosvigo School (0.3 miles); St Mary's CofE School, Truro (0.8 miles); and Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School (1.1 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.
Truro Learning AcademyBosvigo SchoolSt Mary's CofE School, TruroArchbishop Benson CofE Primary School
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from May 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Outstanding.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Community and hospital education service (CHES) is an inspirational school. As a consequence of complex medical needs, pupils have often experienced significant turbulence in their learning and time out of education. CHES ensures that pupils get the education that they deserve, academically, socially and emotionally. As a result, pupils truly flourish and thrive. They feel valued and heard. 'We are seen as individuals and they understand us,' is a pupil's typical view of the school and the staff. Parents and carers, along with professionals who work closely with the school, agree that the school is an exceptional place to learn because of the impact it has on its pupils. 'The school has been a life changer' is one parent's comment.
Pupils feel safe and trust the staff at the school. As a result, they can meet the high expectations staff have of them to achieve the best possible outcomes. Pupils are exceptionally well prepared for their next stage. Staff role model and encourage pupils to become highly self-aware, inspiring and tolerant individuals who are increasingly more able to manage their own challenges on a day-to-day basis. Pupils have clear aspirations for their future. They are motivated to succeed as a result of the school's dedication and determination to give them the very best opportunities.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school is led with a shared and clear passion and commitment to put pupils at the heart of everything it does. It recognises the importance of broadening pupils' experiences and removing any barriers to learning so that pupils are no longer disadvantaged by their medical needs.
The school strives for continual improvement through accurate self-evaluation and welcomed external scrutiny. As a result, the provision on offer is one worthy of sharing more widely. Staff are specialists in the subjects they teach. They skilfully adapt and flex the curriculum. Staff say they feel empowered to make the most effective use of their knowledge and expertise. This is successful because the core curriculum offer has been designed coherently, with clear end points. Consequently, pupils benefit from a bespoke curriculum, which meets their needs, develops and extends their strengths and interests and addresses any gaps in their learning.
From Ofsted's May 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its May 2015 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
0.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby all-through schools
Keep up with Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy.
- Player Ready Truro930m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy is in Cornwall; for families living there:
- Cornwall's school travel policy: Home to School Travel Assistance Policy 2026/27
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 24
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 24 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 20 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Cornwall is 3 (the median across 299 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
3%
Available places
2 pupils
75 places
73 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Truro
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Truro
Across Cornwall council
Places available
6,387
Applications
5,542
Got 1st preference
97.4%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All secondary applications across Cornwall council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
1
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
2
Total Pupils
1
Boys
1
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
41
Teachers
0.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£60,033
Mean salary
2026 data
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy
Questions parents ask about Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy
What is Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy's Ofsted rating?
Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2015, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy is oversubscribed, Cornwall allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy?
Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy has around 2 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy?
Apply through Cornwall's coordinated admissions process, naming Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy: Player Ready Truro (930m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 24 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 20 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Cornwall is 3 (the median across 299 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy?
Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy is at Treyew Road, Truro, TR1 3AS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)