Question 1

What schools serve Bude?

Accepted Answer

There are 8 schools in Bude, Cornwall, including Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School, Stratton Primary School, Budehaven Community School, Marhamchurch CofE Academy, Bude Primary Academy - Infants and more. You can view each school's catchment area guidance and admissions policy on catchment.school.

Question 2

How many primary and secondary schools are in Bude?

Accepted Answer

Bude has 7 primary schools and 1 secondary school.  All data is sourced from the Department for Education's GIAS register.

Question 3

How do I find out if my address is in a school's catchment area in Bude?

Accepted Answer

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in Bude, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for Bude schools are set by Cornwall and reviewed each year. You can also consult the school's admissions policy or contact the Cornwall admissions team directly for the most up-to-date boundary maps.

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Bude?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Bude are set by Cornwall as the admissions authority. Community and voluntary-controlled schools follow the council's published admissions policy, while academies and voluntary-aided schools may set their own. Boundaries are reviewed annually and published each September for the following academic year.

Schools in Bude

Primary schools in Bude: 2 oversubscribed (7)

Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School

Stratton Primary School

Marhamchurch CofE Academy

Bude Primary Academy - Infants

Bude Primary Academy - Juniors

Jacobstow Community Academy

St Mark's CofE Academy

Secondary Schools in Bude (1)

Budehaven Community School