Richard Lander School
Community secondary school in Truro (Cornwall).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Richard Lander School is founded on the principles of respect, hard work and ambition. Our aim is to enable every student to achieve to the best of their ability and to grow in confidence, self-esteem and maturity.
Through a vibrant curriculum, a wealth of extra curricular activities and many opportunities to develop student leadership, we ensure students are well prepared for college and university beyond, keen to make a positive difference to the world in which they live. Helping students become the best they can be, is the hallmark of all our work.
So in lessons, you will find students engaged, eager to learn and achieve the highest of standards. Our leading edge technology supports all our learning; the best preparation for life and work in the Twenty-First Century. Beyond the curriculum, there is a rich offer of activities, helping students develop confidence, teamwork and commitment.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
30 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Band
- Chess
- Choir
- Climbing
- Cooking
- Creative Writing
- Dance
- Drama
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Eco Club
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Minecraft
- Netball
- Orchestra
- Photography
and 14 more
Awards
5 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Eco Schools Green FlagEnvironment
- Nurturing Schools AwardRecognised award
- ArtsmarkArts and culture
Key facts
- URN
- 112055
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Constituency
- Truro and Falmouth
- Setting
- Urban: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (12 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Yvette Butterfield | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Barry Hilton | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Elizabeth Parkins | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Rosie Gibbons | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Andrew Robbins | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Roisin Higgins | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Rebecca Knight | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Sali Kew-Jones | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Victoria Downing | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Jason Carne | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Canon Simon Mark Griffiths | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Stephen Mulcahy | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2008 |
| Mrs Charlotte Hardy Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record